Summer is quickly approaching which means the kickoff holiday, Memorial Day, will soon see Minnesota residents celebrating. Many people hold get-togethers on Memorial Day weekend, which often includes drinking alcohol. Drivers should be aware of their limits when it...
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Can prescription medication lead to a DWI?
When it comes to driving while impaired/intoxicated (DWI), the usual suspects often include alcohol and illicit substances. However, there is one often overlooked culprit: prescription medications. These drugs, even when taken as prescribed, may potentially put...
Driver arrested for DWI after colliding into deputy’s vehicle
Facing DWI charges in Minnesota can be incredibly stressful. There are many possible outcomes when one is facing such serious charges. In some cases, the charges could be dismissed or reduced. If one is convicted, there could be fines, jail time, or loss of driving...
DWI-related urine and blood tests
When a Minnesota driver is pulled over under suspicion of DWI, the police officer on the scene may perform some field sobriety tests to determine if the driver is intoxicated. A preliminary breath test (PBT) test may also be administered to gauge the driver’s alcohol...
Don’t let a DUI ruin your future
If a Minnesota police officer has pulled you over and asked you to take a field sobriety test, you can logically assume that he or she is trying to establish probable cause to make a drunk driving arrest. You’re not obligated to take a sobriety test during a traffic...
The impact of a DWI charge for those underage
Teens and young adults in Minnesota, and elsewhere, can make some stupid decisions when it comes to drinking and driving. They don’t always have the cognitive ability to understand just how serious the consequences can be when they drive while under the influence of...
How does law enforcement assess a driver’s condition?
It can be overwhelming to see the flashing lights of a law enforcement officer in your rearview mirror. Once you see police indicating that you need to pull over, you know that it is important to pull over as soon as it is safe to do so. However, you may not know what...
Was there reasonable suspicion before your DWI arrest?
Suddenly being pulled over and suspected of any kind of traffic violation can be a frightening and nerve-wracking experience for anyone traveling the roadways here in Minnesota. This can especially be true if law enforcement has reason to believe you were driving...
Vikings offensive coordinator accepts plea deal for DWI charges
Facing charges for driving while intoxicated can create one of the most challenging situations anyone in Minnesota or across the nation may ever encounter. Thoughts of significant fines, the possible loss of driving privileges and the ability to secure employment, and...
Minnesota bus driver arrested for DWI while on the job
A bus driver employed by the Rush City Public Schools was arrested after her bus left the road as she was on her morning route. When police arrived at the scene of the accident, they determined that she was under the influence of alcohol, and she was arrested for DWI....