New DWI Laws – DWI Blood Test

Effective July 1, 2010, Minnesota Statute 2008, Section 169A.51 (7) changes the previous ruling on who is allowed to draw blood in DWI cases.  The definition of “qualified person” appears to be a little broad.  I have yet to run into a case...

New Statute – Subversion of Examination

Here’s a new one for everyone out there: Section 1. [604.19] SUBVERSION OF EXAMINATION.  It’s a civil liability, and while we focus on criminal law, this has the ring of a criminal statute. This Statute goes into effect Aug 1, 2010. ASCHEMAN...

Statute Change – Public Defender Funding

July 1, changes to Chapter 215 go into effect.  This Omnibus Budget Reduction Act will reduce the budget for the Public Defenders as well as other governmental organizations. Personally, I’m a big fan of the Public Defenders, they are willing to take on all...