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...
DUI
4 ways to effectively defend against DUI charges
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...
Knowing what to expect from Standardized Field Sobriety Tests
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...
The factors that can impact your alcohol content
A criminal charge involving the intoxicated operation of a vehicle can lead to serious criminal penalties that may impact the rest of your life. It is important that you not underestimate what you are up against and that you seek the most beneficial outcome to your...
Minnesota’s 2023 DWI Labor Day Campaign Results in Over 1,140 Arrests Statewide
From August 18th through September 4th, Minnesota law enforcment arrested over 1,140 individuals for DWI as part of a limited-time safety campaign. A spokesperson from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety stated that the officers who worked this campaign received...
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,...
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...
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....
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...