Statistics indicate that arrests related to the intoxicated operation of a vehicle are more common this year in Minnesota than they were the year before. The number of DWI arrests at this point in 2022 is higher than they were at this point in 2021. According to the...
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What is an affirmative defense against a drunk driving charge?
If convicted of a criminal charge that involves driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, you could face extensive penalties that may affect multiple areas of your life. It will be in your interests to act immediately to develop a defense strategy that...
Minnesota bus driver is facing drunk driving charges
A Minnesota man is facing the potential for serious penalties that are likely to change the direction of his life after an arrest for intoxicated driving. At the time of his arrest, he was behind the wheel of a large bus that had dozens of students on board who were...
You refused a DWI test. What comes next?
If the police pull you over in a traffic stop in Minnesota, he or she might merely detain you for several minutes in order to issue some type of warning (i.e., get that brake light fixed asap), or a lengthier process might unfold -- for instance, if the officer asks...
2021 DWI Arrests Down Significantly
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) recently released 2021 crime statistics, and reported driving under the influence arrests totaled 14,799 down 17.37% from 2020, down 27.11% from 2019, and down 33.26% since 2015. Past 6...
Fatal accident leads to criminal charges for a Minnesota driver
In Minnesota, the legal penalties that come with driving a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol are significant. These penalties can be even more detrimental in the event that a driver causes a fatal accident while in this condition. One Minnesota...
Strong defense critical after fatal ATV accident
The consequences for drunk driving in Minnesota can be significant, especially if it involved an accident that resulted in the death or injury of another individual. One man is facing significant legal penalties that may impact the rest of his life after an alleged...
Pilot arrested for DWI in Missouri after his plane runs out of fuel and has to conduct an emergency landing on I-70
Minnesota residents are keenly aware of the various ways a person can be arrested for DWI here in Minnesota- ie., motor vehicle, motorcycle, motorboat, and off-road recreational vehicles (ATVs, motor bikes, and snowmobiles). Oddly, we rarely ever think of flying...
Driving while intoxicated leads to guilty plea for Minnesota dad
A Minnesota dad is facing stiff penalties after he pleaded guilty to drunk driving. His case is especially serious as his blood alcohol content was particularly high at the time of his arrest, and he also had his toddler son in the vehicle with him at the time. When...
What are the penalties for drunk driving in Minnesota?
Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol can bring serious penalties, affecting everything from one’s right to drive to his or her personal freedom. If you are facing a DWI in Minnesota, you know that your future is at stake, and defending your interests...