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A night shift, a long drive or several nights of poor sleep may leave you exhausted behind the wheel. During a DWI stop, fatigue might cause signs that officers often associate with impairment. You may appear tired, respond slowly or seem less steady than usual. That...
Minnesota takes DWI offenses seriously. However, certain circumstances can make these charges even more severe. Aggravating factors can elevate a standard DWI to a higher-level offense with harsher penalties. Knowing what these factors are and how they affect...
You had a long night out and decided not to drive home. Instead, you climbed into your parked car to sleep it off. That appears to be the responsible decision. However, in Minnesota, police can still charge you with driving while impaired (DWI) simply for being in a...
You see flashing lights in your rearview mirror after leaving a bar or restaurant. Your heart races as you pull over and the officer approaches your window. You think if you just explain the situation clearly and seem cooperative, the officer might let you go with a...
In Minnesota, having an open bottle or other open alcohol container in a private motor vehicle on a street or highway is its own offense under the state’s open bottle law. That means an officer who sees an open container may have a reason to investigate further, and...
A Minnesota officer may ask you to take a breath, blood or urine test after an arrest for suspected driving under the influence (DUI). That request usually follows the state’s implied consent rules. When you drive on Minnesota roads, state law generally expects you to...
When police pull you over for suspected drunk driving, they typically ask you to take a breath test. Most drivers know that blowing a .08% or higher results in automatic DWI charges under "per se" laws. What many Minnesota drivers don't realize, however, is that you...
College life and newfound freedom can quickly take a turn when a night of fun leads to unexpected legal trouble. Facing a DWI arrest can be stressful and confusing, especially for students. Beyond legal consequences, a DWI can affect your daily life, academic standing...
Police officers in Minnesota who suspect you might be driving under the influence might pull you over. If this happens, it is likely they will ask you to take part in a series of sobriety tests to make sure that you are sober and capable of driving. These tests...
Blood tests play a big part in cases where someone faces an accusation of driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Minnesota. Many people think these tests are always correct and final. But the truth is that blood tests have limits. It is also key to know the specific rules...