Having an ignition interlock system on one’s vehicle may give him or her permission to drive after a drunk driving conviction. However, it also comes with requirements the driver must take seriously. Failing to comply with the rules of the ignition interlock...
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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....
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)...
Accident results in drunk driving arrest and other charges
At the scene of an accident, emotions may run high. People who, seconds earlier, may have been in fear for their lives may now feel disoriented, confused and full of adrenaline. They may not even remember how they behaved or why they acted that way. Unfortunately, if...
Refusing to submit to portable breath tests
Since the 1950s, scientists have worked to improve the methods of detecting and measuring the amount of alcohol in the blood of someone authorities suspect of drinking and driving. Using a chemical method of oxidizing alcohol on a driver’s breath, modern devices are...
Underage drinking leads to crash, possible criminal charges
It is the rare teenager who does not go through phases of rebellion or emotional turmoil. Sometimes this is the result of physical changes, and other times it may be a response to external factors like family dynamics or school bullying. It is not uncommon for these...
Commercial drivers deal with harsh DWI laws
Driving a commercial vehicle can be a rewarding experience. Whether you drive long distances or around the Minneapolis area, you are providing a valuable service to individuals and businesses. Trucking also allows you to work independently outside of an office...
License suspension or revocation a risk after DWI arrest
Having a few drinks is a way that many people blow off some steam and try to relax. You may not consider yourself a heavy drinker and may only drink when there is occasion to do so. You likely also feel that you know your body well enough to know whether you have had...
