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Most Common Drugs Involved in DWI Cases - Sand Law PLLC North Dakota Criminal Defense DUI Attorney Most Common Drugs Involved in DWI Cases

15th September 2021

Most people associate driving while intoxicated (DWI) arrests with alcohol. But DWI arrests involving drugs also commonly occur. Whenever someone is considered to be under the influence of any intoxicating substance, that can be grounds for a DWI charge. Sand Law PLLC has skilled attorneys who can provide you with expert representation if you’ve been… Read more »

How do Ignition Interlock Devices Work after a DUI - Sand Law PLLC North Dakota Criminal Defense Attorney How do Ignition Interlock Devices Work after a DUI?

16th July 2021

If you’ve been arrested for a DUI (driving under the influence), you may be required to install an ignition interlock device into your vehicle. When you’re arrested, there are many different potential outcomes for your case. You may have to serve jail time, pay fines, take classes, or install certain devices to be used before… Read more »

Common Reasons That DUI Charges Don’t Hold Up in Court - Sand Law PLLC North Dakota Criminal Defense Lawyer Common Reasons That DUI Charges Don’t Hold Up in Court

24th May 2021

It’s very common for driving under the influence charges to be dropped before your case gets to trial. In some cases, the prosecution will drop the case when they know they’ve made a mistake. In other cases, it takes a good and persuasive criminal defense attorney to convince the prosecution that their case isn’t valid…. Read more »

Contesting a DUI License Suspension With an Administrative Hearing - Sand Law PLLC - North Dakota Criminal Defense Attorney Contesting a DUI License Suspension With an Administrative Hearing

8th January 2021

After being arrested for DUI in North Dakota, you have 10 days to contest your license suspension. In 2019, there were approximately one million drivers arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or narcotics. That means that in 2019, approximately 17% of the population was arrested for a DUI of some kind. It’s also… Read more »

What Happens if I get a DUI/DWI - Sand Law PLLC - North Dakota DUI DWI Criminal Defense Attorneys What Happens if I get a DUI/DWI?

30th November 2020

While no one should drive and drive, everyone deserves the right to an attorney for defense in a DUI criminal case. If you were involved in an accident while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, you should think about hiring a DUI defense attorney to represent you in court. They can help lower any… Read more »

Marijuana DUI in North Dakota - Sand Law PLLC North Dakota DUI DWI Attorneys Marijuana DUI in North Dakota

28th September 2020

Medical marijuana may be legal in North Dakota, but driving while high is not. In recent years, marijuana has been recognized and valued for its medicinal properties. It’s used to manage pain, seizures, anxiety, and a variety of other ailments. Since it’s now legal for medicinal purposes in 33 states, it’s hard to believe the… Read more »

Comparing DUI Statistics of the U.S. vs. Other Countries - Sand Law PLLC - North Dakota DUI Attorney Comparing DUI Statistics of the U.S. vs. Other Countries

10th July 2020

DUI Statistics in the United States In 2018, 10,511 people died in alcohol related accidents in the United States. The FBI also estimates that around 1 million drivers were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol drugs in the same year. In 1984, Congress changed the legal drinking age from 18 to 21. The… Read more »

Can Medications Affect DUI Tests?

13th May 2020

A DUI conviction can have many long-term implications. So how do you ensure that you don’t have a false positive on a breathalyzer test? According to the law, North Dakota drivers should never have a blood alcohol concentration above .08 percent. When they suspect drivers are operating vehicles above the legal BAC, law enforcement officers… Read more »

North Dakota DUI Criminal defense attorney Lawyer case What You Need to Know About DUI/DWI Laws North Dakota

31st March 2020

Important North Dakota DUI Laws If you or someone you know is currently charged with a DUI/DWI offense in North Dakota, you may feel overwhelmed by the situation. DUI/DWI charges carry harsh penalties throughout the U.S. Many of which are life-changing results for the offending party. Finding a criminal defense attorney with experience in DUI/DWI… Read more »

dui attorneys in north dakota - sand law pllc 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 »