dan@northstarcriminaldefense.com James@northstarcriminaldefense.com

In the Media

10 July

Mr. Gempeler is Named a 2017 Rising Star

North Star Criminal Defense | Firm News, In the Media

Mr. Gempeler was named a 2017 Rising Star. This is the third consecutive year - which coincides with his tenure at North Star - being named a Rising Star by his peers and colleagues alike. It's a recognition awarded to only 2.5% of attorneys statewide...

07 November

Texting and Driving Crimes

North Star Criminal Defense | In the Media, Traffic Violation

Mr. Gempeler was just published by the Bench & Bar Magazine - a magazine distributed statewide to attorneys and judges - on the range of texting and driving crimes and the various consequences that come with them. The article also explores the personal injury ramifications...

25 March

Legislature Seeking to Require Ignition Interlock for All DWI Offenders

North Star Criminal Defense | DWI, In the Media

Currently, the ignition interlock device is required for repeat offenders or a first-time offender when the alcohol concentration was twice the legal limit. The device is installed in the vehicle, which prevents it from being operated unless and until the driver blows into the device...

05 October

Cameras are Coming to a Courtroom Near You

North Star Criminal Defense | In the Media

Starting November 2015, cameras will be permitted in court during criminal proceedings. To begin with (this is only a pilot project to start), cameras will be allowed into the courtroom during sentencing hearings essentially - i.e. after a guilty verdict has been returned or a...

17 July

Dan Adkins Interviewed by Channel 5 for Lead Story

North Star Criminal Defense | In the Media

Dan Adkins was recently interviewed by Channel 5 for a lead news story surrounding the illegal actions taken by police in arresting a man for not identifying himself when asked. There is no law requiring an answer. Yet, the police took extreme measures and eventually...