Duluth, MN asked in Criminal Law for Minnesota

Q: Charged with assault on a Peace Officer in the 4th degree & Obstructing Legal Process in MN. I was blacked out.

I had been at a bar by myself and only had two drinks. I left my drink unattended twice. I left the bar and started walking home. About 2 blocks from my house the police saw me and ordered me to get in there squad car. I said no I am almost home. They got out of the car yelling and advanced on me aggressively. That is when I blacked out.

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A: You may have an involuntarily intoxication defense but you should contact a defense attorney right away.

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