New Ulm Public Interest Law Lawyer, Minnesota

... But we have noted that a balance must exist between a defendant's "right to counsel of his choice against the public interest of maintaining 506 an efficient and effective judicial system." State v. Courtney, 696 NW2d 73, 82 (Minn.2005). ...

... [6]. Also, granting a tribal member the right to opt out of the mandatory referral runs contrary to the presumption that the legislature "intends to favor the public interest as against any private interest." Minn. Stat. § 645.17(5) (2006). ...

... Minn.Stat. § 169A.52, subd. 4. Laws prohibiting a person from driving while intoxicated are liberally interpreted in favor of the `public interest and against the private interest of the driver involved. State, Dep't of Pub. Safety v. Juncewski, 308 NW2d 316, 319 (Minn.1981). ...