A man is facing serious legal repercussions after he was arrested for the intoxicated operation of a vehicle. If he is convicted of driving while intoxicated, he could face serious repercussions, including loss of his personal freedom, loss of his driving privileges...
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What happens after refusing DWI testing?
During a traffic stop, you may exercise certain rights in response to a Minnesota police officer’s instructions or questions. For instance, you may invoke your Fifth Amendment right to remain silent to avoid self-incrimination. If the traffic stop has occurred because...
Drunk driving charges prompt police officer’s resignation
An arrest for drunk driving can have impacts on virtually every area of a person’s life, including his or her career. In Minnesota, a DWI can lead to consequences that may include the revocation or suspension of a driver’s license, expensive fines and even time behind...
Man in drive-thru faces drunk driving charges
If a person is behind the wheel of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, that person may be charged with driving while intoxicated. This is true whether the driver is asleep or the car is in motion. A Minnesota man is facing serious legal repercussions after...
Drunk driving accident in Minnesota results in fatality
Driving while intoxicated can result in a range of penalties that can include time behind bars, loss of driving privileges, expensive fines and more. When a DWI also involves a motor vehicle accident, particularly one that results in the injury of another person, it...
Driver charged with DWI on private property
A Minnesota man is facing serious legal charges after he was taken into custody for the intoxicated operation of a vehicle. Interestingly, the man was arrested and charged even though he was on privately owned commercial property at the time of the incident. Minnesota...
Are DWI Safe and Sober Campaigns in Minnesota effective?
In Minnesota, the consequences of driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol are significant. A conviction for a DWI can result in penalties that may include time behind bars, loss of driving privileges, expensive fines and more. During specific times of...
What are the consequences for refusing a DWI test?
There are multiple possible answers to the question that is posed in the title of this post. If a Minnesota police officer pulls you over in a traffic stop and suspects you of drunk driving, he or she might ask you to take a preliminary alcohol breath screening test...
Field sobriety tests and how they gauge a driver’s impairment
It is intimidating to see the flashing lights of a law enforcement vehicle in your rearview mirror as you are driving. Even if you do not think that you have violated any traffic laws, if police suspect that your behavior indicates possible impairment, they have a...
Many arrests for drunk driving made over the holidays
During the holiday season, there is often an increase in the number of drivers who drive while intoxicated. For this reason, law enforcement often increases enforcement at the end of the year. Over the past holiday season, police in Minnesota made 2,228 arrests for...