Picture this scenario: A high-achieving college freshman is extremely nervous about doing her best at school. The first exams of the semester are nearing. One of the girls in her dorm talks a lot about how much her prescription for ADHD helps her concentrate when...
The Legal Power Of Bauer
Year: 2016
When does a second DWI count as a repeat offense?
Drinking and driving is never a good idea, but mistakes happen. If you were pulled over by police for driving while intoxicated, hopefully you contacted an attorney and have resolved the matter, ready to move on. But once you have made it through the terrible...
How to not get pulled over by the cops
We have all seen those drivers: those who text while driving, not paying attention to the road, those who tailgate or change lanes without signaling, those aggressive drivers speeding around slower cars. While nobody's perfect, it is definitely easier to get pulled...
Is a criminal record holding you back?
On television police shows or courtroom dramas, all of us have heard the expression, "Once a criminal, always a criminal." Do you know that this statement is untrue? Unfortunately, when it comes to employment, voting and standard of living, many people don't know this...
Reducing juvenile crime and dropout rates
According to a 2015 study conducted by the National Bureau of Economic Research, children who are raised in difficult environments develop negative automatic behaviors they employ in school and later in life with often-devastating consequences. The study "Thinking,...
Prescription drug use and DWI
Did you know that you can get charged with DWI in Minnesota without taking a sip of alcohol or an illegal drug? That's right, DWI charges can stem from the use of legal prescription drugs. If you were operating a motor vehicle with Schedule I or II drug in your...
Ignition interlock devices could be required for repeat MN DWI offenders
If a bill that recently passed in the Public Safety Committee of the Minnesota House of Representatives gets enacted, everyone convicted of repeat driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DWI) in Minnesota will face an additional punishment: installation and...
Fact and fiction of breathalyzers
One thing is always true. It is best to consult a DWI lawyer. Since the original Breathalyzer was introduced 60 years ago, breath alcohol technology has become more sophisticated and more reliable. A properly administered test on a certified machine is admissible in...
Stay safe this fishing opener – don’t drink on the boat
Most people understand that driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol (commonly called DWI) is dangerous and against the law. However, not everyone understands that the same principles apply to boating. For a lot of people, having a few beers out on the lake is...
Helping college kids charged with drug crimes
One of the biggest fears of most parents of college-aged kids is that they could get into serious trouble. Alcohol and drugs are often part of the culture in college, so it makes sense that alcohol and drug-related criminal charges are so common on college campuses....