Landon Ascheman Criminal Law Blog

Time to Scrap the Intoxilyzer

Tuesday, August 17, 2010 by Landon Ascheman

Finally time to put an end to bad science.  The State announces that it will be replacing the Intoxilyzer 5000 EN with the "Datamaster." Please see our website for additional information.... Read More
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Topic: DUI/DWI

The implementation of ignition interlock laws

Tuesday, August 17, 2010 by Landon Ascheman

As we’ve mentioned before, the laws in Minnesota are constantly changing and updating. In hope of keeping as up to date as possible, we are providing a quick summary of some of the more pertinent criminal law changes. Please see our website for additional information.... Read More
Posted at 00:51 AM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: DUI/DWI

Intoxilyzer Source Code update

Sunday, July 4, 2010 by Landon Ascheman

For quite some time, defense attorneys have been trying to obtain the source code for the Intoxilyzer 5000EN. This is the machine that Minnesota uses to test a persons breath to determine the person's alcohol concentration. One of the major issues is the claim that the defense has not been allowed to review the source code, or have experts examine the source code to make sure it's accurate. In addition, this source code, which we rely on to determine if a person should be charged and... Read More

Posted at 12:26 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: DUI/DWI

New DWI Laws - DWI Blood Test

Monday, June 14, 2010 by Landon Ascheman

Ascheman & Smith: Effective July 1, 2010, Minnesota Statute 2008, Section 169A.51 (7) changes the previous ruling on who is allowed to draw blood in ... Read More
Posted at 12:47 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: DUI/DWI

Civil DUI Guide

Thursday, June 10, 2010 by Landon Ascheman

DUIs are one of the most socially stigmatized crimes out there.  It's estimated that one in seven licensed Minnesota drivers has a DUI on their record.  Citypages did a recent article that was well worth the read.... Read More
Posted at 23:52 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: DUI/DWI

DWI... Driving a What?!?

Monday, December 14, 2009 by Landon Ascheman

A view of some of the stranger DWI arrests in the past few years.  From horseback to La-Z-Boys.... Read More
Posted at 13:28 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: DUI/DWI
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