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Minnesota’s breath testing system is under close review after investigators found mistakes in how some DataMaster instruments were maintained and calibrated. If you recently faced a DWI arrest, you may wonder if these issues could affect the evidence in your case....
Many people facing a DWI charge in Minnesota wonder whether going to rehab might help them avoid a conviction. While seeking treatment is an important and often wise step in the wake of drunk driving charges, a trip to rehab does not automatically cancel out or erase...
Lawmakers throughout Minnesota are cracking down on drunk driving offenses and passing a new law that increases the consequences for violations. These are not minor changes but full overhaul of the law that impacts every stage driving while impaired (DWI) offenses....
When police officers suspect people of intoxication, they immediately start looking for evidence. They may ask drivers a number of questions intended to prove that they should not have gotten behind the wheel. They may also seek to conduct tests to validate their...
Many people arrested for driving while impaired (DWI) offenses had a few too many drinks before they got behind the wheel. They didn't wait long enough after finishing their last beer for the evening before driving home. They then fail field sobriety tests or chemical...
Many people rely on prescription medications to manage their health. It's important to take these medications as prescribed, even when you're driving or busy with other activities. But what happens when these necessary medications affect your ability to drive safely?...
Self-driving cars are no longer a futuristic vision, they’re becoming part of our reality. However, their emergence brings up complex legal questions, particularly in the realm of DWI (driving while intoxicated) cases. Traditional DWI laws assume human drivers are in...
Police officers who suspect motorists of driving while intoxicated (DWI) offenses try to gather several different types of evidence to prove a crime occurred. They often follow people in traffic to record video footage of their questionable driving skills. They may...
The state imposes numerous obligations on motorists for the protection of everyone in traffic. Drivers have to have licenses, which means they have to complete a driver’s education course and pass a state test. They have to register their vehicles and must provide...
Driving while under the influence (DWI) poses significant legal and personal challenges, especially for college students in Minnesota. Whether you are the parent of a student facing these charges or a student trying to get a better understanding of the situation, the...