Fleeing Police in a Vehicle – License Revocation Consequences
Fleeing police in a vehicle is a felony offense, with varying levels of severity based upon the circumstances and result of the fleeing conduct. Possible prison, significant fines, and restitution are all serious consequences that are the primary focus of any defendant facing a fleeing police in a vehicle charge. But, a collateral consequence can
Penalties for your First DUI in Minnesota
When we talk with new clients who picked up their first DUI, we often get asked about the possible penalties they face. And, what is hard for most to comprehend – at least at first – is that, even for your first DUI, the penalties are both criminal and collateral. This means that the penalties
Speeding Over 100 MPH in Minnesota
For a normal speeding ticket in Minnesota, a driver merely pays a small fine (typically less than $150) and has a petty misdemeanor traffic ticket as a result. There is no automatic loss of license and insurance premiums may be impacted a little, depending on the driver’s record. This changes – and dramatically so –
Failing to Yield to an Emergency Vehicle Ticket – Minnesota
In the hierarchy of traffic tickets, failing to yield to an emergency vehicle is one of the more serious offenses. Most of the time, it’s a simple petty misdemeanor offense (which is not considered a crime under Minnesota law). But, sometimes, it can be a misdemeanor crime. And with it can come some serious criminal
The Masking Prohibition – CDL Drivers and Traffic Tickets
Commercial drivers know that even minor traffic tickets can have a dramatic impact on their livelihood. This stems from the federal law that automatically revokes commercial driving privileges for certain disqualifying offenses. For instance, speeding more than 15 mph can lead to a 60 day revocation. So, for commercial drivers, receiving any traffic citation means
DWI – License Revocation Law Change – 2018
One of the most immediate and difficult consequences that come from a DWI charge is the license revocation. A person charged with a DWI can have their license revoked for anywhere between 30 days and multiple years, including having a B-card restriction. Point being, it can be devastating consequence from a DWI. Previously, this revocation
School Bus Stop Arm Violation in Minnesota
A traffic ticket that carries a heavy penalty is the passing of or failing to stop for a school bus in violation of Minn. Stat. 169.444, which is formerly known as the school bus stop arm violation. Due to the presence of children surrounding a school, it is easy to understand why the law exists and
DWI Consequences for Commercial Drivers
Prior references and discussions about license consequences following a DWI conviction deal with non-commercial drivers. Different revocation periods apply to those that drive for a living. The result is a much more severe and strict revocation period that often leads to job consequences. Under Minn. Stat. 171.165, Minnesota must disqualify a commercial driver for a DWI
You Can Avoid Having a Speeding Violation End Up On Your Record
As has been previously discussed in this blog, keeping your driving record clean is extremely important so as to avoid collateral consequences such as an increase in insurance premiums and risking losing your license. There are a number of ways you may be able to accomplish this. Depending on your driving record, you may be eligible
Loss of License From Traffic Violations
If you’ve been cited for a traffic offense, you should reconsider paying the fine right away and instead try to negotiate a more positive resolution. You may be able to even obtain a resolution that ultimately gets the citation dismissed. Such an outcome is important for a couple reasons. First, if you are never convicted