by Carol Mayer | Aug 30, 2011 | Criminal Law
Expungement Basics Expungement is simply a fancy name for the court process that results in the sealing of a criminal conviction so that it cannot be seen by the general public. Many people who screwed up when they were younger by having something they should not have...
by Carol Mayer | Feb 13, 2011 | Criminal Law, Drugs / Controlled Substances, DWI
License Plate Impoundment In Minnesota, certain DWI offenses will trigger license plate impoundment. If this happens, the violator is required to surrender to law enforcement the license plates for every single vehicle owned by him/her, registered in his/her name, or...
by Carol Mayer | Feb 5, 2011 | Criminal Law, Drugs / Controlled Substances, DWI
The length of time a person’s driver’s license is suspended or revoked for a DWI varies depending on the severity of the offense, and the presence of what are known as aggravating factors. Aggravating factors include having an alcohol concentration over...
by Carol Mayer | Feb 2, 2011 | Criminal Law, Drugs / Controlled Substances, DWI
It’s 1:00 o’clock in the morning and you were just pulled over for speeding. While talking to you the officer noticed your bloodshot and watery eyes, your slurred speech, and a strong odor of alcohol. Based on these observations the officer...
by Carol Mayer | Jan 23, 2011 | Criminal Law, Drugs / Controlled Substances, DWI
Law Enforcement Can Request a Test When you “signed on the dotted line” for your driver’s license, you agreed to undergo chemical testing of your blood, breath or urine under certain circumstances. If these circumstances exist, and a law enforcement...
by Carol Mayer | Jan 20, 2011 | Criminal Law, DWI
You just got home from a very late night that involved one too many glasses of wine, and an unexpected stop at the police station. Luckily you had a sober friend who could pick you up from the station, so you got to sleep it off in your own bed. You now have several...