Rick Sand

Rick Sand is a criminal defense attorney that focuses his practice on representing individuals that have been charged with misdemeanors, felonies, and DUI. A graduate of the University of St. Thomas School of Law, he is a licensed attorney in North Dakota, Minnesota, and Arizona.

Mr. Sand has been recognized by Super Lawyers since 2017. He has also been recognized for his outstanding advocacy by the American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys, the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys, Lawyers of Distinction, AVVO, Martindale-Hubbell, the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys, the American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys, America's Top 100 Attorneys, and the National Trial Lawyers Association.

During law school, Mr. Sand worked for the Alaska Department of Administration’s Office of Public Advocacy. While at the Office of Public Advocacy Mr. Sand advocated for indigent clients accused of criminal offenses within the Municipality of Anchorage. He has also worked with the Arizona Justice Project in an effort to help inmates overturn wrongful convictions and has worked as contract counsel for the North Dakota Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents.

Mr. Sand has been a coach for Special Olympics, coaching a variety of sports and volunteering for the Special Olympics Winter World Games in Boise, Idaho.

Mr. Sand enjoys hunting and fishing as well as spending time outdoors.

University of St. Thomas, Minnesota School of Law

J.D. (2012) | Law Degree

Bankruptcy Clinic with Hinshaw & Culbertson; Director of the Journal of Law and Public Policy

Hamline University School of Law

(2011) Bioethics & Health Law

University of Saint Thomas

B.S. (2007)

Studied International Conflict Resolution in London, England and Belfast, Northern Ireland; studied Real Estate Development and Land Use trends in Italy; Real Estate Society member

Owner

Sand Law, PLLC

2013 - Current

Bar Certified Legal Intern

Office of Public Advocacy- Alaska Department of Administration

2012

Law Clerk

Office Of Public Advocacy

2012

Law Clerk

Arizona Justice Project

2010 - 2011

The Consequences of Misdemeanor and Felony Theft in North Dakota

Sand Law North Dakota

2019

Oilfield Injuries | Third Party Liability & Worker’s Compensation

Sand Law North Dakota

2018

NORTH DAKOTA FEDERAL CHARGES

Sand Law North Dakota

2017

The Practice of Law in a Rural Setting, University of St. Thomas Out-State Practice Cooperative

2017

Rising Star

Super Lawyers

2022

Selected To Rising Stars: 2017 - 2022

Honoree

American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys

2019

Top Personal Injury Attorney

America's Top 100 Attorneys

2019

Distinguished Lawyer

Lawyers of Distinction

2018

10 Best for Client Satisfaction

American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2016

American Bar Association

Member

Current

Arizona Bar Association

Member

Current

Maricopa County Bar Association

Member

Current

North Dakota Bar Association

Member

Current

North Dakota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Current

Arizona

State Bar of Arizona

Since 2013

Minnesota

Minnesota Supreme Court

ID Number: 0397187

Since 2015

North Dakota

North Dakota Supreme Court

ID Number: 07758

Since 2013

U.S. District Court – District of North Dakota

Since 2017

• Free Consultation
• Credit Cards Accepted
• Contingent Fees

DUI & DWI

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

Medical Malpractice

Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors

White Collar Crime

Products Liability

Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts

Q. Is there a certain amount of time to resolve a dui case?

March 3, 2021

A: This is a very interesting question. In order to give the best answer, it is important to know a few things: Is this a first offense DUI, or does the person have previous DUI convictions? Does the person have an out-of-state driver's license? Was there a chemical test performed (breath, blood, urine) or is the charge for refusing to take a chemical test?

Once these have been established, it is important to review the discovery in the case. "Discovery" means all of the evidence that law enforcement has provided to the prosecutor's office. This generally consists of the police report, chemical test results, witness statements, audio/video evidence (dash cam, body cam, security footage, etc.), and/or photographic evidence. Once this discovery is evaluated, it may be determined that the next best step in the case is for the attorney to bring a motion to suppress or motion to dismiss evidence. This can be for a number of reasons - but generally has to do with an underlying constitutional violation by law enforcement during the stip that would render certain evidence inadmissible (i.e incriminating statements given by a defendant absent a proper Miranda warning).

The final aspect is whether or not it would be in the defendant's best interest to take the case to trial. There are many factors to consider when making a decision like this: What type, if any, plea agreement offer has been made by the prosecution? How strong is that State's evidence against the defendant? Again, what type of criminal history does the defendant have (this is generally considered for potential sentencing risks)?

Given all of these considerations, it is highly recommended to seek legal representation if you have been charged with DUI, APC, or any other type of crime in North Dakota. ... Read More