Drivers of passenger vehicle often feel intimidated when navigating traffic that includes 18-wheelers and other large commercial vehicles. They wonder if the trucker can see them or if the truck is safe to be on the road. They may have concerns about the hazards in...
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5 reasons to refuse to submit to field sobriety tests
Drivers who encounter police that suspect them of driving while impaired may have no idea what to expect when officers pull them over, especially if they have no previous experience with a DWI arrest. Many believe that they can prove they are not impaired by passing...
Is community service better than jail?
An arrest for drunk driving can be a wake up call for some, but it may also result in serious hardships, perhaps for years to come. A conviction for driving while impaired carries potential penalties that may include fines, license suspension and the possibility of...
DWI laws keep getting tougher, but do they work?
You may agree that drunk driving is a problem in Minnesota and nearly every state in the country. In fact, about 10,000 people die in alcohol-related accidents each year, and millions of people admit to having driven under the influence of alcohol at least once....
Is it possible to fight charges for drunk driving?
Social pressure to convict and punish those arrested for drunk driving may add even more anxiety to a traffic stop. A Minnesota driver who is arrested under suspicion of drunk driving may face an uncertain future, with heavy fines, the revocation of driving privileges...
Your phone will soon stop you from driving drunk
The world is in your pocket. Your phone can just as easily give you turn-by-turn directions around Minneapolis as it can help you navigate any other part of Minnesota or the U.S. It’s also the handiest source of music, movies, games, messages from friends and family,...
Interlock DWI violations can mean serious penalties
Minnesota drivers who are convicted of drunk driving offenses can expect to deal with a variety of consequences, including fines and the suspension of their drivers’ licenses. Under some circumstances, a driver may be eligible for the ignition interlock device (IID)...
DWI accident with a revoked license
An accident on an icy road can be terrifying, especially if the driver loses control of the vehicle. However, when such an accident results in charges of drunk driving, the trauma may continue for months or longer. One Minnesota driver can credit the quick thinking of...
7 penalties repeat offenders may face
A drunk driving arrest can be one of the most humiliating and stressful encounters you might expect to make with law enforcement, and the aftermath may affect nearly every area of your life, from your job to your personal relationships. If you have already had this...
Test refusal means additional charges, harsh penalties
Avoiding trouble is a natural inclination, especially when the trouble comes from law enforcement. When drivers are pulled over by police, they may refuse to answer questions or allow a search of their vehicles, which is within their rights. However, in Minnesota, a...
