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License suspension or revocation a risk after DWI arrest
Having a few drinks is a way that many people blow off some steam and try to relax. You may not consider yourself a heavy drinker and may only drink when there is occasion to do so. You likely also feel that you know your body well enough to know whether you have had...
DWI defense after fleeing to avoid third arrest
Alcohol does not always bring out the best in people. In fact, many will admit that they often do foolish things while drinking. If a driver already has convictions for driving while impaired in the past, avoiding arrest may seem like the logical response. However,...
4th DWI arrest may mean felony charge
Minnesota has some of the harshest drunk driving laws in the country. With a look-back period of 10 years, previous DWI convictions can follow a driver for a large portion of his or her life. Each subsequent arrest places a driver at a higher risk of long jail terms...
Commercial DWI can mean serious consequences
If you drive a truck for a living, you may feel grateful to have one of the few jobs that are still in demand during these troubled and uncertain times. Truckers are essential for keeping shelves stocked and ensuring critical supplies arrive where people need them. It...
When Is It Better to Refuse a Blood, Breath or Urine Test offered at the Police Station?
Minnesota is one of only a handful of states that makes it a crime to refuse to submit to an official blood, breath or urine test after being arrested on suspicion of DWI / DUI. While that basic idea sounds simple, there are many misconceptions about how the crime is...
Accident leads to criminal vehicular homicide charge
An arrest for drunk driving is serious enough by itself. However, if a driver is also involved in an accident, the potential consequences may be even more severe. An accident that results in the death of someone else can lead to charges of criminal vehicular homicide,...
Interlock DWI violations can mean serious penalties
Minnesota drivers who are convicted of drunk driving offenses can expect to deal with a variety of consequences, including fines and the suspension of their drivers’ licenses. Under some circumstances, a driver may be eligible for the ignition interlock device...
Statistics show many are driving while impaired
Minnesota has a reputation for being among those states with the toughest drunk driving laws in the nation. Driving under the influence of alcohol and driving while impaired are the same charge in this state, and unfortunately, many residents have faced these charges....
DWI defense may question low BAC
Many Minnesota drivers know their limits when it comes to alcohol consumption. Staying under the .08 blood alcohol concentration level often means spacing one’s drinks, consuming food and allowing adequate time to pass before getting behind the wheel. It is not always...
Is community service better than jail?
An arrest for drunk driving can be a wakeup call for some, but it may also result in serious hardships, perhaps for years to come. A conviction for driving while impaired carries potential penalties that may include fines, license suspension and the possibility of...
