If you think you can get away with drinking and driving this Fourth of July weekend in the event of a Minnesota Government shutdown, think again. Coincidentally enough today is Maroon Day, in which ALL State Patrol troopers will be on the roads. Today is historically the deadliest day on the roads. In an effort [...]
Tags: Bennerotte and Associates, Criminal Defense Attorney, DUI, DWI, government shut down, jail, minnesota state patrol, Workers' compensationSt. Patrick’s Day is here! For many that means spending the day drinking and hanging out at the local bar or pub. The 50 degree weather will make tonight an even better day for drinking. It is an undisputed fact that drinking impairs people’s judgment. In a lapse of judgment there will be people that [...]
Tags: Bennerotte and Associates, Criminal Defense Attorney, DUI, DUI attorney, DWI, DWI attorney, minnesota state patrol, Miranda Rights, st. patrick's dayThis Thursday, March 17, 2011, is St. Patrick’s Day. It is reported as the second most deadly day on Minnesota roads. The only one reported to be more deadly is the Fourth of July. From 2002-2008 the Department of Public Safety reported that 11 of the 20 deaths on St. Patrick’s Day were related to [...]
Tags: Bennerotte and Associates, Criminal Defense Attorney, department of public safety, DUI, DWI, eagan, minnesota criminal attorney, minnesota state patrol, st. patrick's day, st. paulMany people are unaware that it is not just common courtesy to move over for Minnesota Law Enforcement, but it is the law. The law is designed to keep Minnesota’s Highway Patrol Officers, other police officers, emergency medical personnel, and tow truck drivers safe while they assist motorists, respond to vehicle collisions and emergencies, and [...]
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