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DUI Laws in Minot, North Dakota
31st March 2020
Understanding Minot, North Dakota DUI Laws Driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence (DWI/DUI) is one of the most common criminal charges brought in Minot, Ward County, and across the State of North Dakota. In 2016, the United States Supreme Court heard two DWI/DUI cases from North Dakota, one from Morton County and one… Read more »
Four Ways a Semi-Truck Accident is Different from a Car Accident
25th March 2020
Accidents involving semi-trucks are extremely scaring and confusing. Unlike a more common car accident, truck versus car accidents often result in severe injuries and lots of questions. The significant difference in size and weight between semi-trucks and other vehicles already makes a collision between the two different and more dangerous, but it also raises other… Read more »
How Technology is Helping Reduce DUIs in North Dakota
11th March 2020
Driving under the influence of alcohol is never a good idea. Alcohol consumption slows down brain activity and affects a person’s body reflexes and the ability to judge their surroundings properly. Drunk driving is a serious problem. It can not only result in DUIs but in serious accidents leading to injuries and death. New Technologies… Read more »
DUI and Car Accidents
28th February 2020
North Dakota Car Accidents Caused by Driving Under the Influence Driving under the influence is taken very seriously by the criminal justice system of North Dakota and can have significant consequences for those that engage in this behavior. Those that drive under the influence are at an immensely high risk of being arrested for this… Read more »
North Dakota Criminal Defense Lawyers Seek Lower Bonds for Defendants Across the State
27th February 2020
Bail Reform Requested by North Dakota Criminal Defense Attorneys Bail is a court-imposed monetary fee used in criminal defense cases to release defendants from custody who are awaiting trial. The money is held until the end of the trial, at which time it returns to the defendant. Judges set the dollar amount for bail after… Read more »
Steps to Take after an Assault Charge
27th February 2020
What Should I Do When Charged With Assault? It can be a scary time when you get charged with an assault in North Dakota. You probably have no idea what is going to happen to you. You are probably worrying about the potential trial and figuring out whether or not you are going to be… Read more »
US Supreme Court Overturns North Dakota DUI – Blood Test Law
27th February 2020
Blood Tests for DUI Arrests Ruled Unconstitutional In a June 23, 2016 decision, the United States Supreme Court held that a North Dakota law that imposes criminal penalties for failing to take a blood test in a drunk driving case violates the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution. The opinion in Birchfield v. North Dakota, 136… Read more »
13 Most Common Oilfield Injuries and Accidents
26th February 2020
A lot of jobs can be dangerous, but the oil and gas industry is one of the deadliest, especially when it comes to working in an oilfield. When asked about the high number of severe injuries in the occupation, OSHA chief David Michaels responded with, “It’s not at all surprising. It’s consistent with the very… Read more »
What Are Your Miranda Rights?
10th February 2020
“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you. Do you understand the rights I have just read to you? With these rights… Read more »
Common Causes of Car Accidents in North Dakota
28th January 2020
Everybody fears the possibility of being involved in a car accident. Driving by the scene of a car crash on the road can be extremely upsetting, as it often reveals totaled vehicles and injured victims. Unfortunately, even with the latest technological advancements in automobile safety, accidents continue to occur, mainly due to human error. Continue reading to… Read more »