Eric Rice

Just because you get a judgment against someone doesn’t mean that you automatically get the money. Often, collecting on a judgment can be as difficult as getting the judgment in the first place. This is especially true when the debtor has assets in another state. So, how do you collect on a foreign judgment in […]

Looking to sell a business? The process can bring a lot of questions as it’s not as simple as making a Craiglist post and hoping to find a potential buyer. Here is a general overview of the process. More detailed information on each process will be coming in future posts: Step 1: Getting the Business […]

After an arrest for DWI, many people have questions about whether the tests were necessary and what they mean. Here is some information about how the testing occurs and what you should know about it. Why did I have to take two different breath tests for DWI? Often, the police will ask you to take […]

If you are charged with crime, you’ll usually get a date for a first appearance. This hearing is also called an arraignment, Rule 5, or Rule 8 hearing. So, what happens at this hearing? Can I go to jail at a first appearance or arraignment? Typically, no. Unless you show the court that there is […]

An expungement allows you to seal a criminal record so that it cannot be used by employers, landlords, or other parties against you. Minnesota recently changed its expungement laws to make it easier for petitioners to get an exupngement. The new laws also allow a court to seal more records than may have been available […]

Minnesota DWI Test Refusal Law Upheld as Constitutional In State v. Bernard, the Minnesota Supreme Court considered whether a Minnesota law criminalizing refusal to take a DWI breath test was unconstitutional. The Court held that the law does not violate a person’s fundamental rights under the constitution, and the refusal law is a reasonable means to […]

In Minnesota, DWIs can range from misdemeanors to felonies depending on the facts of the offense and the offender’s prior record. Here is some information about the ranges of DUI charges. What is a misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, or felony? Minnesota has three classes of crimes: misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, and felony. The maximum punishment for the crime […]

Although the offense of DUI stands for driving under the influence, driving is not a requirement to get a DUI or DWI. Minnesota law makes it a crime to “drive, operate, or be in physical control of any motor vehicle” while under the influence. While the terms “drive” and “operate” suggest a running car, the […]

DUI, DWI, and Drunk Driving all refer to a class of crimes in Minnesota that make it illegal to drive while impaired by alcohol or other mood-altering substances. In other states, DUI and DWI may refer to separate crimes. However, Minnesota treats them all as Driving While Impaired. Common Questions About DUI, DWI, and Drunk […]

What is the Difference Between DUI and DWI? In Minnesota, the terms DUI and DWI refer interchangeably to a class of crimes that make it illegal to drive while impaired. Even though the terms are used interchangeably, there are still many types of DWI charges. Here are the most common two: Driving While Impaired The […]