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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...
If you are dealing with driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving under the influence (DUI) charges in Minnesota, your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) can become a key piece of evidence that can shape the entire case. What are the BAC limits in Minnesota? State...
It is illegal for people to drive when they notice that alcohol has affected their abilities. It is also illegal to operate a motor vehicle once a driver’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC) reaches 0.08%. Police officers who suspect people of chemical intoxication often begin looking for evidence to justify arresting them. They also need to gather evidence that can help…
Law enforcement officers may use many ways to measure driver intoxication during traffic stops, such as performing breath tests. Their results tend to be reliable and helpful when determining how drunk someone is by verifying their alcohol concentration (AC). But sometimes, these figures can vary based on other factors that could be unrelated to alcohol consumption. Like other tests, breath…
What is Operation Dry Water It is a national campaign conducted by the DNR starting on July 4 through July 6 to remind boaters to be safe and not operate a boat while impaired by alcohol or controlled substances. Boating While Impaired (BWI) is against the law in Minnesota with tough penalties if you are convicted. It can also have…
In the realm of traffic laws, few issues command as much attention and concern as driving while impaired (DWI). Minnesota, like many states, has stringent laws designed to curb impaired driving and enhance public safety. One critical piece of this legislative framework is Minnesota Statute 169A.44, which mandates that certain individuals arrested for a DWI be held in jail until…
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 stop. Declining does not protect you from police custody, however, because…
The implications of a conviction for driving while intoxicated are significant. Minnesota drivers with these types of convictions on their records could face consequences that may include time behind bars, expensive fines, mandatory installation of an ignition interlock device and more. In many cases, it is beneficial to fight a DWI charge and seek to protect one’s long-term interests. This…
If Minnesota police pull you over in traffic and ask you to exit your vehicle, it’s likely they suspect you of impairment. The stop may occur because an officer witnessed your tires veer over the yellow line or your brake lights turn on and off at random moments that didn’t match the traffic flow. You must step out of your…
There may be a variety of strategies authorities might employ when seeking to determine the possible presence of impairment during a traffic stop. One common step could involve the administration of Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. Knowing what to expect from SFSTs could help individuals in Minnesota who face allegations of driving while impaired better prepare to navigate this process. Standardized…