Douglas Kans | Minneapolis Criminal Defense Lawyer

• National College of DUI Defense
  National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  Minnesota State Bar Association

• "Top 100 Trial Lawyer" by The National Trial Lawyers

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Explaining The Minnesota DWI Court Process  (2012-11-10 12:18:50)
In the state of Minnesota, charges are filed against the accused succeeding a DWI arrest. The DWI court process varies, depending on the charges filed. In heavier chargers such as a felony or misdemeanor, more court hearings are often required.

6 Potential Defenses to Use in a Minnesota DWI Case  (2013-01-08 16:32:54)
DWI defense attorneys are, at times, asked about possible DWI defenses. There are a number of possible DUI defense strategies that can be used. Below are some potential defenses that should first be reviewed by your DWI defense lawyer.

Tennessee Counties Go “No Refusal” Over Labor Day Weekend  (2013-09-01 01:34:51)
Tennessee officials initiate aggressive DWI enforcement to protect drivers on their roadways

Man’s Health Condition Gives New Meaning To “Beer Belly”  (2013-10-01 18:38:46)
Recently it was discovered that a physical condition known as “auto-brewery syndrome" can cause a false high reading for alcohol concentration on DWI Breath Tests.

MADD Embraces Punishment Of Young Girl Who Prevented Friend From Driving Drunk  (2013-10-18 23:16:16)
Teen trying to do the right thing by driving an intoxicated friend home does not receive support from Mothers Against Drunk Driving

Ninth Circuit Hears Important Case Regarding Juvenile Sex Offenders  (2013-11-02 01:25:30)
An interesting case out of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals may have an impact on the future prosecution of sex offenses committed by juveniles.

Minnesota Clergy Sex Crime Law Upheld By Supreme Court  (2013-11-11 16:26:03)
A recent decision out of the Minnesota Supreme Court upheld a controversial clergy sex crime law that had resulted in the conviction of a Catholic priest in St. Paul

Alabama Debates Strict New DWI and Drugged Driving Limits  (2013-11-24 15:40:21)
Alabama legislature reviewing the implementation of tougher and more clear driving under the influence laws involving drugs.

Warrant Based On Predicted Future Crime Upheld By Texas Appeals Court  (2013-12-27 15:04:35)
Interesting criminal case out of Texas addressing the issue of the legality of a warrantless search based on the possibility of an individual committing a future crime.

Supreme Court Authorizes Pre-Trial Asset Freeze Without Hearing  (2014-03-16 09:29:13)
An interesting issue recently addressed by the US Supreme Court tackled the issue of the extent to which criminal defendants can access their assets to defend themselves in a criminal case.

Commercial Truck Drivers and DWI  (2014-11-29 09:09:22)
DWI laws throughout the United States are much harsher on the commercial driver than they are for other motorists.