DWI

When someone in Minnesota faces first-degree DWI charges, it usually means he or she has other drunk driving convictions in the past. This may also indicate that the driver is in need of the kind of treatment prison does not always provide. The abuse of alcohol and drugs often leads to unpredictable behavior that may exacerbate a DWI traffic stop…

An accident on an icy road can be terrifying, especially if the driver loses control of the vehicle. However, when such an accident results in charges of drunk driving, the trauma may continue for months or longer. One Minnesota driver can credit the quick thinking of police for saving her life after an accident. Nevertheless, those same officers will likely…

A drunk driving arrest can be one of the most humiliating and stressful encounters you might expect to make with law enforcement, and the aftermath may affect nearly every area of your life, from your job to your personal relationships. If you have already had this experience, you may expect more of the same if officers have arrested you again…

The holidays are looming, and for many, this means making plans for gift exchanges, family gatherings and private celebrations. It also means an increase in police presence on Minnesota highways and roads. December is traditionally the month of drunk driving awareness since more people are traveling and celebrating over the winter holidays. However, many revelers may not realize the high…

Summer is over, and fall is well underway. However, many in Minnesota are still dealing with events that took place in the last weeks of the previous season. More than a lingering tan or vacation debt, some may be facing the consequences of a drunk driving arrest. In fact, the Department of Public Safety recently released its statistics from its…

A drunk driving charge can quickly become even more serious when it follows an accident in which someone else suffers injuries. What may have been a misdemeanor offense likely escalates to a felony DWI. Perhaps the riskiest step a driver can take when in this position is to answer questions from police without first obtaining legal advice. One Minnesota man…

No matter how financially stable you may be, chances are that you don’t have thousands of dollars you would be willing to throw away for no good reason. However, the consequences of a drunk driving conviction can often seem like just that. While you likely understand that even a first-offense DWI may include a fine and court costs, often the…