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This past week, Minnesota headlines provided two powerful and sobering reminders that the consequences of a single bad decision behind the wheel can be swift, severe, and impact anyone, regardless of their station in life. From a state representative facing DWI charges to a teenager accused in a fatal distracted driving crash, these stories underscore… Read more »

This week, Minnesota’s headlines were filled with two starkly different, yet related, stories from our local roads. One involves a public official facing the personal and professional fallout of a DWI arrest. The other is a catastrophic crash that resulted in unimaginable tragedy. While the circumstances diverge, both incidents serve as powerful and timely reminders… Read more »

Every year, Minnesota’s roads see millions of trips, and with them, an inevitable number of traffic stops and violations. In 2025, in Hennepin County alone, the courts handled just shy of 138,000 traffic cases! This staggering number highlights just how common it is for drivers to find themselves interacting with the legal system. However, the… Read more »

The streets of downtown Minneapolis were recently alive with green, celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with a parade that brought cheer to many before the late-season snowstorm. Holidays and celebrations like these are a cherished part of our community fabric in Minnesota. They are times for friends and family to gather and enjoy themselves. However, these… Read more »

As a Minnesota criminal defense attorney, my work often begins after something has gone terribly wrong on the road. The flashing lights have faded, the initial shock has worn off, and a person is facing the overwhelming weight of the legal system. Every week, I see how a few moments of poor judgment can lead… Read more »

As a Minnesota DWI defense attorney, I spend every day defending the rights of my clients. The cornerstone of that defense, more often than not, is the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution—the bedrock protection against unreasonable searches and seizures by the government. While this may sound like a lofty legal concept, its real-world application… Read more »

With the recent legalization of recreational marijuana in Minnesota, the legal landscape for drivers has fundamentally changed. While this shift is a welcome development for many, it has also introduced significant complexities and potential pitfalls, especially concerning Driving While Impaired (DWI) laws. As a criminal defense attorney with over 30 years of experience in DWI… Read more »

Here in Minnesota, we see tragic headlines far too often. A recent story reported by the Star Tribune is a devastating reminder of how one poor decision can shatter multiple lives in an instant. Prosecutors allege that a 19-year-old man, after being cautioned by friends not to drive while intoxicated, got behind the wheel and… Read more »

Recent headlines here in the Twin Cities serve as a stark reminder of a simple truth: a DWI charge can happen to anyone. We often see stories involving individuals from all walks of life, but two recent cases have particularly highlighted this reality, involving a former Minneapolis city council member and a federal Border Patrol… Read more »

As a criminal defense attorney in Minnesota focusing on DWI cases, I see firsthand how quickly a routine drive can turn into a life-altering legal battle. Many people believe that serious charges only arise from major, intentional wrongdoing. The reality is often far more mundane. The legal troubles that can upend your life frequently begin… Read more »