Facing charges for driving while intoxicated can create one of the most challenging situations anyone in Minnesota or across the nation may ever encounter. Thoughts of significant fines, the possible loss of driving privileges and the ability to secure employment, and...
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Minnesota bus driver arrested for DWI while on the job
A bus driver employed by the Rush City Public Schools was arrested after her bus left the road as she was on her morning route. When police arrived at the scene of the accident, they determined that she was under the influence of alcohol, and she was arrested for DWI....
The effects of alcohol on a driver
Each person is different, and the way that alcohol could impact a driver depends on factors that are unique to his or her situation. For example, a driver’s weight, body composition, health status and age can all play a role in how alcohol affects him or her. For...
The use of ignition interlock after a DWI arrest, new exception explained
A Minnesota DWI arrest can come with many consequences. Drivers may not only face legal repercussions but can also suffer in their personal and professional lives. One consequence that can impact every aspect of one’s life is losing one’s driving privileges. In some...
Driver pulled over for drunk driving, weapon
If convicted of intoxicated operation of a vehicle, a driver could face penalties that include everything from time behind bars to loss of driving privileges. The potential repercussions for a DWI in Minnesota are significant, especially if a driver is facing...
What issues could affect Breathalyzer accuracy?
Facing drunk driving charges is intimidating for any driver. This charge, even if the allegations are unfounded, have the potential to bring serious consequences in every area of a person’s life. Most DWI charges in Minnesota begin with a suspected drunk driving...
What happens after refusing a chemical test?
It can be incredibly intimidating to see the flashing lights of a police vehicle in the rearview mirror. When making a suspected drunk driving traffic stop, Minnesota police may ask the driver to do several things, such as complete certain physical tests and possibly...
Are there fewer drunk drivers in Minnesota than in other states?
Intoxicated operation of a vehicle is not only a threat to the safety of everyone on the road, but it also presents the possibility of serious legal repercussions for the driver. Law enforcement and Minnesota laws take this issue seriously, and a conviction for DWI...
Refusing DWI testing can lead to license revocation
Minnesota drivers must be aware of their rights and obligations when it comes to being stopped for suspicion of DWI. Under state law, drivers are supposed to submit to certain types of testing when it’s requested by a law enforcement officer. If one refuses this...
Are Breathalyzer tests always accurate?
Law enforcement officers in Minnesota use many tools and techniques to determine if they believe someone is driving under the influence of alcohol. One of the tools commonly used is the Breathalyzer. This compact machine is designed to take a sample of someone’s...