DWI Omnibus Hearing In a DWI case, the omnibus hearing is usually the middle step. Most matters start with an arraignment, which is where you learn the charges against you and are advised of your rights in a criminal proceeding. After arraignment, most courts will set an omnibus hearing, which is sometimes called a pretrial […]

DWI Tests What is a DWI Breath Test? The most common DWI test in Minnesota is a breath test. Sometimes, people will take one breath test at the scene and then be asked to take another at the police station or jail. While both of these tests are breath tests, one is able to be […]

Winning a DWI Case with a DWI Lawyer If you are charged with a DWI, a Minnesota DWI lawyer can help find effective defenses. Here are some general defenses that may be available. But, each case is unique and the availability and effectiveness of each defense depends on the facts of a particular case. Bad […]

What is a DWI? In Minnesota, a DWI is a criminal offense of driving while impaired. Minnesota Statutes 169A.20 makes a crime to operate vehicles after consuming alcohol. What causes a DWI? A DWI can occur in multiple ways. It is a crime to drive a car or be in physical control of one with […]

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 […]

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 […]

If you or someone you know has been arrested for DWI or drunk driving, here are a few initial things to know: Call a DWI Attorney Quickly Your best first step is to call a Minneapolis or St. Paul DWI Attorney. An attorney can ensure that your matter is handled properly and that you receive […]

Until they get one, most people don’t know the difference between a standard DWI and DWI test refusal charge in Minnesota. Under Minnesota law, there are many ways that someone could be charged with drunk driving if arrested by the police. DWI Charges There are three common ways that a drunk driving offense is charged […]

There is one simple rule to remember when questioned by the police: say nothing without legal counsel present.  No matter what a detective or patrolman tells a suspect, the Fifth Amendment is in place to protect criminal defendants from having to testify if doing so might incriminate them.  It also covers those interviews leading up […]

According to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, more than 30,000 people are arrested and charged each year with driving while intoxicated, or DWI. The state defines intoxication as operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08 or higher. Drivers of commercial vehicles can be charged with DWI if they have […]