On behalf of Meaney & Patrin, P.A. | Feb 26, 2020 | DUI
Minnesota drivers may be aware of one embarrassing consequence of a DWI conviction. A court may order a driver to register all of his or her vehicles with special plates after a DWI conviction with certain aggravating factors. Many feel the special plates, called...
On behalf of Meaney & Patrin, P.A. | Feb 11, 2020 | DUI
When police pull over a vehicle and arrest the driver for driving while impaired, the investigation into those charges likely began before the driver stopped. In fact, it is likely that police had their suspicions that the driver had been drinking before they decided...
On behalf of Meaney & Patrin, P.A. | Jan 31, 2020 | DUI, Minnesota News
Like Minnesota and a disturbing number of other states, Michigan faces problems with the breathalyzers it uses during drunk-driving stops. This January, the state stopped a $1.3 million-a-year contract with the company that watches its breathalyzer machines for...
On behalf of Meaney & Patrin, P.A. | Jan 30, 2020 | DUI
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...
On behalf of Meaney & Patrin, P.A. | Jan 1, 2020 | DUI, DWI
Since the winter of 2010-2011, only about one out of every five snowmobile deaths in Minnesota happened before New Year’s Day. In other words, about 80% of snowmobile fatalities wait until after the holiday season. Year after year, and across neighboring states, the...
On behalf of Meaney & Patrin, P.A. | Dec 19, 2019 | DUI, DWI
You have had beverages and you think your blood alcohol is above the legal limit. Maybe you also had a long day at work before your first drink. Before driving home, would it be wise to climb into the back seat of your car and take a nap? Would the police give you a...
On behalf of Meaney & Patrin, P.A. | Nov 30, 2019 | DUI, Minnesota News
Minnesota is not the place you want to see those flashing lights in your rear-view mirror, especially if you have been drinking or if the officer only suspects you have been drinking. The reason is that we have the toughest laws in the country for dealing with drivers...
On behalf of Meaney & Patrin, P.A. | Nov 27, 2019 | DUI
Drivers coming home from the bar often panic when they see red and blue lights flashing in their rearview mirror. However, some state officials are starting to question the validity and accuracy of Breathalyzer tests in assessing if someone is above the legal limit....
On behalf of Meaney & Patrin, P.A. | Nov 20, 2019 | DUI
The prosecution of DUI cases often depends upon the readings provided by Breathalyzers. These hand-held science labs are sophisticated tools that analyze the driver’s breath to determine if they are over the legal limit for driving under the influence. Millions...
On behalf of Meaney & Patrin, P.A. | Nov 26, 2018 | DUI, DWI
A recent change to the law has tightened a loophole which existed in Minnesota law, particularly when it comes to “Huffing,” but the activity of Drugged Driving is one that many drivers are still unsure about. So here are a few key details you need to be aware of when...
