Douglas T. Kans
(952) 835-6314

An attorney who knows Minnesota DUI laws DUI & DWI lawyer Minneapolis

For over 15 years, Mr. Kans has dedicated himself solely to defending individuals charged with crimes. Over this period, he has earned the respect of fellow colleagues, prosecutors, and judges throughout the State of Minnesota. Mr. Kans has successfully litigated and negotiated hundreds of criminal cases during his career. He has had many proud achievements, but none as important as the personal satisfaction he receives from working hard and achieving wonderful results for his clients.

When it comes to criminal law, there seems to be no crime more commonly commited than DUI. Being charge with a DUI doesn't mean you’re a bad person, it just means you’ve made a bad decision. Bad things happen to good people! It's when such things do occur, that you need the help of an experienced DUI lawyer. A charge of DUI should be taken very seriously. The consequences under Minnesota law can be severe.

A charge and conviction for DUI can affect your life tremendously, and could have serious ramifications. But with their vast experience in defending DWI cases, the Minnesota law firm of Kans Law Firm, LLC knows the ins and outs of a successful DUI defense. Each case is different, but the skilled DUI attorney at Kans Law Firm, LLC is prepared and equipped to handle your DUI charge and knows the specific legal challenges to a Minnesota DUI.
We understand that If you've been charged with a crime, then the lawyer you choose may be the most important decision you ever make. Keep in mind; Mr. Kans established his firm well over a decade ago with only one goal - to be completely and exclusively dedicated to defending individuals charged with criminal offenses and to provide them with the best possible defense. And with his background in Minnesota DUI defense throughout the State of Minnesota , Mr. Kans can assist you in Minneapolis, as well as the surrounding areas of Eagan, Burnsville, Chaska, Bloomington and Edina.

As a former prosecutor, Mr. Kans also had the responsibility of prosecuting numerous criminal offenses. That experience has given him the ability see his cases through the prosecutor's "eyes" which aids in providing the best legal strategy in defense of his clients.

Another important aspect in Mr. Kans' success is the quality relationships he maintains with his clients. Mr. Kans always treats clients with integrity and respect for their needs, goals, and objectives. He focuses on aggressive, intelligent representation and pledges to listen and communicate with clients. Furthermore, he educates his clients in everything they need to know about state law, and the unique challenges of Minnesota DUIs.

At Kans Law Firm, we also utilize state-of-the-art technology and cost-effective methods to provide services in a timely, client-oriented environment.

Rest assured that if you choose Kans Law Firm to represent you, you will find that our professionalism and strong commitment to our clients results in the kind experience and knowledge necessary to achieve the results you expect.

B.S. Business Management 1989 University of Maryland, (Robert H. Smith School of Business) Juris Doctor, William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota Former Prosecutor

Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member, National College for DUI Defense
Member, American Bar Association
Member, Minnesota State Bar Association
Licensed in both State and Federal Court

Previous Cases
DUI & DWI Minnesota cases
Mr. Kans, over the last decade, has successfully represented hundreds of clients. To list all the success stories would not be practical for this site. However, below is just a sample of some of previous cases Mr. Kans has handled.

State of Minnesota
Criminal Vehicular Operation/DWI
Mr. Kans represented an individual charged with the serious offense of Driving a Motor Vehicle while having a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or more resulting in an accident causing bodily harm to a passenger. This case involved a draw of the defendant's blood, ordered by the police at the hospital, which indicated his blood alcohol concentration was well above the legal limit. Mr. Kans asserted that the taking of his client's blood, under the circumstances, was illegal. As a result, Mr. Kans was able to prevent the conviction for both the offense of Criminal Vehicular Operation and DWI.

State of Minnesota
Gross Misdemeanor DWI 3rd Degree - Controlled Substance
Mr. Kans represented an individual charged with the offense of Driving While Impaired With Any Amount of Schedule I or II Controlled Substance. Mr. Kans was able to achieve a dismissal of the DWI charges. In addition, the client's driver's license revocation, resulting from this incident, was dismissed.

State of Minnesota- Minnesota Court of Appeals
State of Minnesota vs. JWL, C9-02-359(Minn. Ct. App.December 10th, 2002)
Gross Misdemeanor DWI Reversal
Mr. Kans represented the Appellant in this case. In this case, Mr. Kans' client was asleep in his car, behind the wheel, in the parking lot of an apartment complex. The police received an anonymous call of a suspicious vehicle and responded by pulling their squad cars directly behind the Appellant's car. Mr. Kans agrued, before the Court of Appeals, that when the officers pulled directly behind his client a seizure had occurred; therefore, his client, at this time, was entitled to constitutional protection. Furthermore, the officers did not have a "articulable reasonable suspicion" to seize his client at that point. The Court of Appeals agreed with this argument and reversed the lower court's decision.

State of Minnesota
Felony - Possession of a Controlled Substance-Case Dismissed (District Court File No. KX-02-1244)
Mr. Kans represented a defendant charged with possession of a controlled substance discovered after a routine traffic stop. Mr. Kans argued, on behalf of his client, that the police officer's subsequent search of defendant's vehicle violated his constitutional right against unreasonable searches and seizures. The District Court agreed with Mr. Kans and granted defendant's motion to suppress the evidence found in the vehicle and to dismiss all charges for lack of probable cause.

State of Minnesota
Felony-Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle-Case Dismissed (District Court File No. KX-00-766)
Mr. Kans represented a defendant charged with fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle (motorcycle) that was alleged to have traveled well over 100mph during a high speed chase with the police. Mr. Kans argued that the police officer's subsequent traffic stop of defendant's motorcycle 15 minutes later violated his constitutional right against unreasonable searches and seizures. The District Court granted the defendant's motion to suppress all evidence obtained as a result of the stop and dismissed the criminal charges for lack of probable cause.

State of Minnesota
Misdemeanor Underage Drinking and Driving-Case Dismissed (District Court File No. T4-00-1282)
Mr. Kans represented a defendant charged with driving a motor vehicle after consuming alcohol and while being underage. Mr. Kans argued that the traffic stop of defendant's motor vehicle was a violation of his constitutional right against unreasonable searches and seizures. The District Court granted the defendant's motion to suppress all evidence obtained as a result of the stop and dismissed the criminal charges for lack of probable cause.

State of Minnesota
Misdemeanor DWI-Case Dismissed (District Court File No. C2-01-13565)
The defendant's motor vehicle was stopped by a State Trooper after the Trooper observed the vehicle's tires cross the fog line on the right hand side of the road. Because of this conduct, the time of night, and because it was a weekend night, the Trooper thought the defendant may be under the influence of alcohol.. Mr. Kans argued that this basis was insufficient to support a traffic stop under the law. The District Court Agreed and rescinded (dismissed) the license revocation. Subsequently, the criminal charge of DWI was dismissed by the prosecutor as a result of this decision.

State of Minnesota
DWI & Hit and Run-Case Dismissed-Warrentless Entry into Apartment(Court File No. 03069307)
Mr. Kans represented a defendant who was arrested and charged with a DWI after several police officers entered his apartment and subsequently placed him under arrest for DWI and Hit and Run. Mr. Kans argued that the police officer’s entry into the apartment was a violation of defendant’s constitutional right against warrantless entries into the home. The District Court agreed and dismissed the criminal charges against the defendant.

State of Minnesota
Driving While Intoxicated-No Basis for PBT and the Police Officer lacked Probable Cause to Arrest the Driver (Court File No. C0-99-15135,T1-99-11630)
Mr. Kans represented a client that was charged with driving a motor vehicle while having a BAC of .14. At the client's license revocation hearing, Mr. Kans argued that the police officer did not have a sufficient basis to have the defendant blow into the PBT. Furthermore, Mr. Kans argued that the police did not have sufficient probable cause to arrest the defendant for driving under the influence. The District Court agreed on both counts and rescinded (dismissed) the license revocation. Subsequently, Mr. Kans was able to prevent a conviction for DWI.

State of Minnesota
Driving While Intoxicated (Blood Alcohol Concentration .18) Right to Counsel not vindicated (Court File No. T2-01-5289,C9-01-1479)
Mr. Kans represented a defendant that was charged with driving a motor vehicle while having a BAC of .18. At the defendant's license revocation hearing, Mr. Kans argued that her right to consult with an attorney before deciding to whether to take the intoxilyzer test was not vindicated by the police officer. The District Court agreed and rescinded (dismissed) the defendant's license revocation. As a result, Mr. Kans was able to prevent a criminal conviction of DWI.

State of Minnesota
Gross Misdemeanor DWI-Case Dismissed Illegal Traffic Stop(Court File No. KX-96-8262)
Mr. Kans represented a defendant that was charged with Gross Misdemeanor DWI after her vehicle was stopped for suspicious driving conduct. Mr. Kans argued that the police officer did not have a sufficient basis to stop defendant's vehicle. The District Court agreed and the criminal charges were dismissed.

State of Minnesota
DWI-Defendant's Right to Consult with an Attorney was not vindicated(Court File No. 9715878)
Mr. Kans argued on behalf of his client that her righit to speak with counsel prior to submitting to the intoxilyzer test was not vindicated by the police officer. The District Court agreed and suppressed the results of the intoxilyxer test. As a result, Mr. Kans was able to prevent a criminal conviction for DWI.

State of Minnesota
Misdemeanor DWI-Illegal Traffic Stop(Court File No. 476029, 98045355)
Client was charged with driving a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of .15. Mr. Kans challenged that the traffic stop of her motor vehicle by the police was unlawful. The District Court, at the defendant's license revocation hearing, agreed and rescinded (dismissed) the license revocation. As a result, Mr. Kans was able to prevent a criminal conviction of DWI.

State of Minnesota
5th Degree Domestic Assault-Client found Not Guilty (Court File No. 15315)
Mr. Kans represented a defendant that was charged with 5th Degree Domestic Assault against his wife. At trial, the defendant was found not guilty of all charges.

State of Minnesota
Driving while under the influence-Intoxilyzer Test Unreliable Due to Post Consumption of Mouthwash. (Court File No. T2-99-6605, C7-99-1464)
Mr. Kans represented a defendant that was charged with DWI. At the defendant's license revocation hearing, Mr. Kans argued that due to the defendant's post consumption of mouthwash, just prior to taking the intoxilyzer test, rendered the intoxilyzer test unreliable. The District Court agreed and rescinded (dismissed) the license revocation. As a result, Mr. Kans was able to prevent a criminal conviction for DWI.

State of Minnesota
Gross Misdemeanor DWI-Chewing Tobacco in Mouth(Court File No. K8-00-1420)
In this particular case, the defendant was chewing tobacco prior to submitting to the intoxilyzer. Mr. Kans argued that the police officer did not follow proper procedure to ensure the tobacco was out of defendant's mouth prior to the test and that because of this, the test could not be relied upon. Although the defendant's blood alcohol level was a .23, Mr. Kans was still able to prevent a criminal conviction for DWI.

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Douglas T. Kans
Kans Law Firm, LLC
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