• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Call For A Free Consultation651-686-8800
  • Firm Overview
    • Articles
    • Settlements & Verdicts
    • Video Center
  • Attorneys
    • Jeffrey S. Sheridan
    • DeAnne L. Dulas
    • Andrew T. Hunstad
    • Randall A. Kins
  • Practice Areas
    • Criminal Defense
    • Aggressive DWI Defense
    • Aviation Lawyers
    • Family Law
    • Estate Planning & Litigation
    • LGBT Rights and Family Issues
    • Business Law And Litigation
      • Real Estate Law
      • Small Business Law
    • Federal Workers’ Compensation
    • Other Areas Of Law
  • Blog
  • Contact

Police Arrest Minnesota Teen for DUI, Fail to Read Miranda Rights

October 9, 2013 by Sheridan & Dulas, P.A.

No matter how serious criminal accusations are, accused individuals are entitled to certain rights that protect them from unfair prosecution. When law enforcement officials fail to adhere to constitutional protections, the outcome of any subsequent criminal trial could be dramatically changed.

Drunk driving cases often include discussions about constitutional rights, since there is always the possibility that police gathered evidence or made an arrest in an unlawful fashion. An ongoing felony drunk driving case involving a teenager from Alexandria, Minnesota, is exploring this very idea.

In May 2013, the 18-year-old young man was involved in a car accident that resulted in the death of another teen. While the driver was in the hospital, a state trooper questioned him and a blood sample was collected. However, the cop failed to advise the injured teenager of his Miranda rights before conducting the interrogation. Those who are suspected of a crime deserve to know that they don’t have to make incriminating statements and can retain the services of a defense attorney, both of which are mentioned in the Miranda warning.

Now that the criminal proceedings are moving forward, the defendant’s attorney is asking the court to suppress the testimony and blood-test evidence gathered in the hospital. If this request is granted, the outcome of the trial could be significantly impacted.

Constitutional rights are not simply guidelines that police should try to follow; rather, they are the cornerstone of the justice system and should always be respected. As such, accused individuals can benefit from ensuring that their legal protections are upheld.

Source: Park Rapids Enterprise, “Defense wants evidence suppressed in Alex man’s case,” Oct. 2, 2013

Categories: Felony DWI Tags: Felony DUI

Primary Sidebar

Practice Areas

  • Criminal Defense
  • Aggressive DWI Defense
  • Family Law
  • Estate Planning & Litigation
  • LGBT Rights and Family Issues
  • Aviation Law
  • Federal Workers’ Compensation
  • Business Law And Litigation
    • Small Business Law
    • Real Estate Law
  • Other Areas Of Law

Contact the Firm

    Footer

    Schedule a Consultation

    Sheridan & Dulas, P.A. logo Sheridan & Dulas, P.A.

    1380 Corporate Center Curve #320
    Eagan, MN 55121

    Tel: 651-686-8800
    Driving Directions

    Hours

    Mon-Fri: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

    Schedule a Consultation

    Practice Areas

    • Criminal Defense
    • Aggressive DWI Defense
    • Family Law
    • Estate Planning & Litigation
    • LGBT Rights and Family Issues
    • Aviation Law
    • Federal Workers’ Compensation
    • Business Law And Litigation
      • Small Business Law
      • Real Estate Law
    • Other Areas Of Law
    The information contained in this website is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as legal advice on any matter. The transmission and receipt of information contained on this website, in whole or in part, or communication with the Sheridan & Dulas, P.A. via the Internet or e-mail through this website does not constitute or create a lawyer-client relationship between this firm and any recipient. You should not send any confidential information in response to this webpage. Such responses will not create a lawyer-client relationship, and whatever you disclose will not be privileged or confidential unless this firm has agreed to act as your legal counsel and you have executed a written engagement agreement with Sheridan & Dulas, P.A.. | Copyright © 2021 | All rights reserved | Disclaimer | Privacy Policy | Sitemap