Interacting with law enforcement can be intimidating and overwhelming, especially if you have not experienced this before. A traffic stop for suspected drunk driving is scary, and it is important to know your rights from the very first second you see the flashing...
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The rights of a motorist during a DWI traffic stop
Interacting with law enforcement can be intimidating for a Minnesota motorist. When pulled over for suspected drunk driving, the individual behind the wheel may not know what to do or how to protect his or her rights during this overwhelming situation. It is helpful...
Ignition interlock is a common DWI penalty in Minnesota
Drivers charged and convicted of drunk driving could face a range of penalties that may include time behind bars, expensive fines and more. However, in Minnesota, drivers may also be required to install an ignition interlock device in their vehicles as well. This is a...
Vehicle fire leads to DWI charges for Minnesota driver
A man is facing serious legal repercussions after he was arrested for the intoxicated operation of a vehicle. If he is convicted of driving while intoxicated, he could face serious repercussions, including loss of his personal freedom, loss of his driving privileges...
What happens after refusing DWI testing?
During a traffic stop, you may exercise certain rights in response to a Minnesota police officer’s instructions or questions. For instance, you may invoke your Fifth Amendment right to remain silent to avoid self-incrimination. If the traffic stop has occurred because...
Drunk driving charges prompt police officer’s resignation
An arrest for drunk driving can have impacts on virtually every area of a person’s life, including his or her career. In Minnesota, a DWI can lead to consequences that may include the revocation or suspension of a driver’s license, expensive fines and even time behind...
Man in drive-thru faces drunk driving charges
If a person is behind the wheel of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, that person may be charged with driving while intoxicated. This is true whether the driver is asleep or the car is in motion. A Minnesota man is facing serious legal repercussions after...
Drunk driving accident in Minnesota results in fatality
Driving while intoxicated can result in a range of penalties that can include time behind bars, loss of driving privileges, expensive fines and more. When a DWI also involves a motor vehicle accident, particularly one that results in the injury of another person, it...
Pulled over for drunk driving? Here is what to expect next
Facing criminal charges can change your life in multiple ways. In addition to the necessary defense you will present, you may find that your arrest impacts your reputation, your career and much more. This is also true of a drunk driving arrest, whether it is your...
Driver charged with DWI on private property
A Minnesota man is facing serious legal charges after he was taken into custody for the intoxicated operation of a vehicle. Interestingly, the man was arrested and charged even though he was on privately owned commercial property at the time of the incident. Minnesota...