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17 04 '17

The Cops Never Read Me My Miranda Rights

One of the most frequent questions we get from clients is “the cops never read me my Miranda rights.[1] Does that matter?” If you were in custody and were interrogated, then yes, it does matter. The crux of the analysis lies in applying the definitions of in custody and interrogation to your situation. Courts have…

05 07 '16

Bernard v. Minnesota: The Impact of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision on DWI Cases

As the dust settles on the United States Supreme Court’s (SCOTUS) decision in Bernard v. Minnesota, what happens to DWI cases in Minnesota? The answer mainly depends on what type of test the driver took or refused to take. Breath Tests SCOTUS gave Its stamp of approval on Minnesota’s DWI Refusal law as it applies…

04 04 '16

Bills Introduced Expanding Ignition Interlock in DWI Cases

Recently, the House introduced two bills that would drastically increase the use of ignition interlock[1] devices across Minnesota. HF 1112 aims to require ignition interlock for all DWI offenses; and, HF 2690 would do so for all repeat DWI offenders. The latter seems more realistic, while the former is overly optimistic. Currently, Minnesota only requires drivers…