Law enforcement agencies in Minnesota and around the country use portable breath-testing devices to determine whether or not motorists are operating their vehicles under the influence of alcohol, but there is currently no reliable test that police officers can use to...
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Court rules in favor of men charged in police sting
Between January and March 2019, four men were taken into custody after responding to an ad supposedly created by a woman named Brittany. She was offering to provide sexual contact in exchange for up to $140 an hour. When the men would arrive at the women's hotel room,...
David D. Dusek, Premier DUI Attorney, Advanced Level Training on Using Mental Illnesses to Win DUI Alcohol and/or Drug Cases
David D. Dusek recently received advanced level training, from the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys, on how to use Mental Illnesses to Win DUI Alcohol and/or Drug Cases. David received training on how, unfortunately, drivers who suffer from mental...
You have to speak up to let police know you want to stay silent
You have the right to remain silent. It's the first part of the Miranda Warning and heard in nearly every television show or movie in which someone is under arrest. Some would say it's the most important right you have if police accuse you of a crime, and they may be...
What can you expect if the court orders probation?
In the state of Minnesota, the court will order probation at the time of sentencing if it applies to your case. The judge will consider several factors in determining probation. If you are eligible, what are the requirements, and what constitutes a violation? The...
An arrest for hunting while intoxicated can ruin the season
Let us say that as a Minnesota resident, you know a few hunters and decided to try hunting yourself. You had all the necessary gear, the proper permits and licenses. You packed up the car and were off before dawn, but you should have left that bottle of whiskey...
Examining breathalyzer accuracy in your DUI case
If law enforcement stopped you on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and you took the breathalyzer test, what were the results? Breathalyzers are machines, and machines do not always work as they should. An incident in Philadelphia points to the kind...
Defenses for white-collar charges
Though white-collar crimes are non-violent, they are still criminal offenses. As such, those who face such charges may receive serious penalties, including jail time. However, it may be possible to build a strong defense against white-collar charges. In fact,...
A DUI conviction and the risk to your security clearance
Everyone makes a mistake now and then, but some are more serious than others. Among the latter is a conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol. A DUI mark on your record could have a devastating effect on your future if you need to maintain a security...
David D. Dusek, Advanced Level Training on Using a Driver’s Internal Body Clock to Win DUI Cases
David D. Dusek recently received advanced level training, from the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys, on how to use a driver's internal body clock to win DUI cases. Learn more here