Minnesota’s use of “whiskey plates” has come to an end for all intents and purposes. Just this week, Minnesota enacted a new law that drastically changes the requirements for drivers to display “whiskey plates.” Now [...]

At long last, Election Day is almost here. Most everyone agrees this election may be one of the most important in recent history. Voter turnout is approaching record levels. Much of that has come in [...]

On March 23, 2020, Governor Walz signed Emergency Executive Order 20-15 directing the Department of the Employment and Economic Development (DEED) to develop and emergency small business loans program. These loans will carry a 0% [...]

Congress has passed and the President has signed the $100 billion Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA” or “the Act”), which is intended to provide relief to struggling employees and their families. The FFCRA will [...]

A new change to Minnesota's DWI laws that many drivers will notice went into effect earlier this month. Previously, receiving a DWI in a typical car or truck would not affect that individual's ability to [...]

One of the common questions we are asked is how to successfully contest a DWI. It comes down to thoroughly reviewing all evidence with a focus on what the officer did or failed to do. [...]

Here in Rochester, Minnesota many DWI charges have been dropped due to officers failing to conduct a proper observation period prior to a breath test. Godwin Dold has had multiple DWI charges dropped to mere [...]

The law is constantly changing. Congress is enacting federal statutes and the Minnesota Legislature is enacting state statutes. Federal and state administrative agencies are adopting and repealing agency rules. And courts are interpreting or striking [...]