As a driver, it can be intimidating to see the flashing lights of a law enforcement vehicle in your rearview mirror. When law enforcement initiates a traffic stop, it is because there is reasonable suspicion that a crime is taking place or Minnesota police witnessed...
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DWI Enforcer All Stars Honored at Recent Twins Home Game
Nearly 26,000 DWI Arrests in Minnesota last year According to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Of the nearly 26,000 DWI arrests in 2022, 4,447 were made by the DWI Enforcer All Stars, some who were recently honored at the Minnesota Twins game on August 20,...
Increased patrols for drunk driving in Minnesota
The penalties for driving while impaired can include consequences such as time behind bars, expensive fines and more. In Minnesota, more drivers could be facing these penalties and more as the state increases drunk driving patrols as part of a limited-time safety...
Are you a Minnesota CDL holder with a DWI?
When you obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL), you must adhere to traffic laws and regulations that might be different from those that apply to regular license holders. If a Minnesota police officer pulls you over, whether you’re behind the wheel of a commercial...
Minnesota lawmaker is facing charges of drunk driving
The repercussions of driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol are significant. For many, a DWI in Minnesota can result in time behind bars, expensive fines and more. Additionally, this type of crime can impact one’s reputation and job opportunities. One...
Can police test for drugged driving?
In all states, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. For Minnesota drivers, the penalties associated with this illegal activity can include time behind bars, expensive fines and other consequences that have the potential to...
The function of an ignition interlock device
Drunk driving can come with serious criminal penalties, and it can leave one facing a range of consequences that can include time behind bars, expensive fines and more. Depending on the details of your case, your criminal history and other factors that are unique to...
Minnesota lawmaker enters guilty plea for drunk driving
Driving while under the influence can come with significant penalties, including time behind bars, expensive fines and more. It can also impact one’s personal reputation, which is a particularly significant consequence, especially for those who are in a public office....
Man receives significant prison sentence for multiple DWIs
The implications of drunk driving can be significant, regardless of a defendant’s personal criminal history. A conviction for driving while intoxicated can include penalties such as time behind bars, expensive fines, loss of reputation and more. However, these...
How does a DWI charge affect a CDL?
As a Minnesota resident with a commercial driver’s license (CDL), you understand that the “rules of the road” are different for you than they are for other motorists. Whether you’ve been earning a livelihood with a CDL for years or have just put in your first hours on...