Distracted driving - i.e. texting while driving - has become a major problem that has led to serious, and sometimes deadly, accidents. Enforcing the distracted driving laws has always been difficult under the current language of the law because it requires proof that the driver...
Read MoreMinnesota's distracted driving law - a.k.a. texting and driving - will change come August 2019. Starting then, the law will be much more restrictive, essentially demanding that any use of a cell phone by a driver be hands-free. For the current state of the law,...
Read MoreCommercial 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...
Read MoreAccidents happen. They don't necessarily result in criminal charges - after all, they are called accidents. But sometimes, an accident can lead to criminal charges for failing to properly obey the traffic laws or if a driver leaves the scene of an accident. In Minnesota,...
Read MoreA Minnesota Reckless Driving offense is one of the most serious non-DWI traffic charges. It is a misdemeanor to start with, but could become a gross misdemeanor if there is a certain amount of harm caused by the reckless driving conduct. With such serious criminal...
Read MoreIn August of this year, an overlooked law change occurred that will meaningfully impact Minnesotans. Most traffic citations include a fine in the $100-300 range. Real money, but it's at least reasonable. In August, this change for those charged with passing a school bus violation...
Read MoreFacing DWI charges is a difficult time for every person. This is especially true for persons under the age of 21. An underage drinking and driving offense raises unique issues and potentially more significant collateral consequences. To begin with, any person, regardless of age, is subject...
Read MoreMr. 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...
Read MoreIn Minnesota, a texting and driving ticket is a petty misdemeanor offense, which means the total fine is less than $300 and it includes no jail. Still, the collateral consequences - such as increased insurance premiums - can have a lasting impact for drivers. And,...
Read MoreA DWI in Minnesota brings many collateral consequences, such as a lengthy loss of license, potential vehicle forfeiture, and plate impoundment. If your vehicle is subject to a plate impoundment, that means you will be driving with 'whiskey plates' for the duration of your revocation...
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