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required to take me to the hospital before arresting me? They didn't.
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answered on Oct 6, 2017
I certainly don't have all the facts of your situation, but generally every department has policies on how to handle certain situations. If your injuries required medical attention from a professional, you certainly should have been taken to the hospital at some point, especially if you... View More 
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answered on Sep 4, 2017
In Minnesota, it is still currently a crime of Gross Misdemeanor Refusal, if you refuse to submit to an evidentiary breath test (Datamaster DMT) at the police station.
My husband only drives the vehicle he was driving at the time of the incident it now has intoxalock and DUI plates he legally cannot drive my car as it is not equipped with intoxalock he is the co-owner of the vehicle but does not drive it am I still required to Have DUI plates even though I was... View More
answered on Jul 24, 2017
"The order must require the impoundment of the registration plates of the motor vehicle involved in the plate impoundment violation and all motor vehicles owned by, registered, or leased in the name of the violator, including motor vehicles registered jointly or leased in the name of the... View More
Court hearing is scheduled in Iowa but the person is a Minnesota resident. Is there a way to get the hearing/ case transferred so the resident doesn't have to leave their home state?
answered on Apr 20, 2017
If the person is accused of violating Iowa law, then that person must answer to the State of Iowa.
answered on Apr 8, 2017
Depends what you mean by "forced" urine sample. If they got a cup and you filled it without them doing the tarantella on your bladder, then it's not forced. But if it's serious enough for a warrant it's serious enough for you to get a hold of a minnesota criminal lawyer. If... View More
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answered on Mar 15, 2017
You generally need to go through the rehabilitation process, which includes ignition interlock.
My sister's court appointed lawyer got angry when she asked him questions about her case, called her crazy and said she needed help. What should she do? She isn't crazy he was mad she questioned his motives.
Blood alcohol measured at .11
answered on Jul 22, 2016
It does not hurt to make the request, but do not be surprised if the prosecutor does not agree with the request. It is highly advisable to get an attorney to help you through this.
answered on Nov 13, 2015
You should seek review of the impoundment order. The procedures are somewhat complicated so it is advisable that you seek legal counsel.
because of guilty plea, medical bills are now my responsibility. Yet in MN, I believe that a person can not be found guilty of careless driving while on private property? The injured party had no seatbelt on and interfered with the driver which directly caused the accident!
answered on Oct 29, 2015
You are apparently asking this after the entrance of a plea. When you enter a plea you give up certain rights. You ask if this is proper. You had an attorney, right? It might be too late, but it probably will not hurt to ask your attorney about this or go see a private local one.
I ended up pleading guilty to a 3rd degree DUI and now have a hearing for my car. First off, the car is not mine.....secondly since I pled to a 3rd degree dui don't they have to give it back?
answered on Oct 26, 2015
"confiscated my car" "the car is not mine" Which is it? What does the owner say? Why don't you get a local attorney?
answered on Sep 2, 2014
My answer is - YES. You need an attorney to review your case and determine if there are reasons that the charges should be dismissed or reduced. I offer a free consultation, please feel free to contact me at 651.270.6484.
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