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...
"Damn Your Drunk Tests Are Hard"

"Damn Your Drunk Tests Are Hard"

I’m currently working on a new article for Hearsay.  While running around compiling all my sources I decided to do the classic Google search for Standardized Field Sobriety Tests.  Here’s the video that popped up from the 1983 Steve Martin movie,...
"Damn Your Drunk Tests Are Hard"

Civil DUI Guide

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. Here is a great little link to...

Meet our Law Clerk: Courtney Marshak

Courtney Marshak joined Ascheman & Smith as a law clerk in 2010. She is pursuing her Juris Doctorate at William Mitchell College of Law where she is a currently a second year student. Courtney also works as an apprentice with the Honorable William E. Macklin,...
"Damn Your Drunk Tests Are Hard"

Client Testimonial – 20100607

Another welcome testimonial from a satisfied client “Landon was very helpful.  Treated me with respect and dignity” I am happy to say that this client walked away after getting a full expungment of her previous record. Thank you, Landon J. Ascheman,...