The mayor of Elysian has been charged with multiple infractions after an alleged drunk driving incident in May, according to local sources. Minnesota authorities have charged Thomas McBroom with two counts of third-degree DWI as well as a count of careless driving....
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Can self-driving cars create more drunk drivers?
A Forbes article argues that smart cars may make drunk drivers more dangerous and common, at least for the near future. The author believes technology is now creating an era of especially hazardous drunk driving that will continue until more advanced autonomous cars...
What happens if I refuse to walk the line?
It may seem like a cliché, but if police pull you over under suspicion of drunk driving, they will likely ask you to step out of the car and submit to field sobriety tests. This means walking heel-to-toe, standing on one leg, and following the officer’s finger with...
License revocation and the trouble it brings
Few people can function effectively without a driver’s license to get them where they need to go. While there are plenty of other options, such as public transportation, ride-sharing and other forms of travel, having a car and a valid Minnesota driver’s license allows...
How do I comply with ignition interlock orders?
One of the more recent devices that aids in preventing drinking and driving is the ignition interlock system. If a Minnesota court has convicted you of driving while impaired by alcohol, the judge may have ordered you to have an ignition interlock system installed in...
Higher insurance is only one consequence of DWI
Minnesota is among the most expensive states for car insurance with average premiums over $1,300. However, the amount drivers pay for their basic coverage can vary dramatically based on numerous factors, such as age, the type of vehicle they drive and their genders....
Steer clear of fog line to avoid being stopped by police
Defending against charges of drunk driving often begins with examining the driver’s first encounter with police. Officers must have a valid reason for stopping a vehicle. Typically, this includes driver actions such as driving too slowly, running a stop sign or...
Man faces DWI charges after winter crash
At this time of year, many in Minnesota are grateful to see the end of winter and look forward to warmer weather. However, they may still have to deal with the aftermath of a harsh winter, such as potholes in the road, damage to their homes and even health issues. At...
Plea deals may reduce DWI charges
Charges for serious violations involving alcohol can place a driver’s future in jeopardy. A Minnesota driver who is involved in an accident with a blood alcohol concentration over .08 or someone with multiple convictions for alcohol-related offenses may face...
When Is It Better to Refuse a Blood, Breath or Urine Test offered at the Police Station?
Minnesota is one of only a handful of states that makes it a crime to refuse to submit to an official blood, breath or urine test after being arrested on suspicion of DWI / DUI. While that basic idea sounds simple, there are many misconceptions about how the crime is...
