Criminal Defense

DWI, or driving while intoxicated, is a serious offense in Minnesota. In 2021 alone, the Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety reported 24,324 DWI arrests. This report also recorded 3,922 alcohol-related crashes, 135 resulting in deaths. Everyone knows that it can lead...

Minnesota passed a wage theft policy in 2019 to provide strengthened legal provisions to employees who experience wage theft. Under this policy, wage theft can be a felony if an employer intentionally steals their employees' wages. This wage theft law establishes the...

Most Minnesota residents get nervous when they are pulled over by the cops, so if this sounds like you, don’t worry. Anxiety is especially high when you are stopped because the cops suspect you of driving while intoxicated. You might think that if you address the...

Drunk driving is common around certain holidays, especially Thanksgiving and the winter holidays. You may hear in the news that some cities in other states set up sobriety checkpoints in an attempt to identify and arrest drunk drivers. However, sobriety checkpoints...

According to KROC-AM news, state law enforcement recently conducted a DWI campaign, with a net result of around 1,300 arrests. These arrests occurred around Labor Day, a time of relaxation and celebration for many. The report also states law enforcement arrested just...

Most of us in St. Cloud rely on being able to legally drive to hold down our jobs and go about our daily business. Life without a driver’s license seems nearly impossible. If your license is revoked or canceled following a DUI you may be left wondering if you have any...

When the police come knocking, a lot of people end up having open and honest conversations with law enforcement officers in an attempt to dispel any suspicions that may be encircling them. This is usually a bad idea. After all, the police aren’t your friend. Rather,...

Many St. Cloud area drivers know the following scenario. You’re driving around on an area road and the dreaded flashing lights and siren pull up behind you. You’re panicking wondering why you’re being pulled over and how this is going to impact your life. Minnesota...

The prosecution has the burden of proof in your criminal case. Therefore, the onus is on them to present competent evidence of your guilt if they hope to obtain a conviction. That might sound obvious, but it’s important to remember that your criminal defense is about...

Being arrested for DWI can be a scary experience. You’ll be understandably confused about what comes next and have a lot of questions about the process. A common question people ask is about their drivers’ license and whether they will lose it. The answer depends upon...