You were driving along a Minnesota roadway, on your way home from an office party, when you saw the flashing lights of a police car in your rearview mirror. This type of situation is enough to make anyone feel nervous. This might be especially true in your case, if...
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Minnesota woman arrested for intoxicated driving
In Minnesota, drivers charged with operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol could face significant penalties. A conviction or guilty plea could result in consequences that may include time behind bars, loss of driving privileges and more. One woman is...
Protecting your interests during a drunk driving traffic stop
Your entire life can change in the moment that you see the flashing lights of a law enforcement vehicle in your rearview window. If the police are pulling you over due to alleged behavior that may indicate intoxication, you may feel overwhelmed and unsure of what to...
Minnesota driver sentenced for fatal drunk driving accident
In Minnesota, a conviction for driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol could come with steep penalties. These penalties are elevated for a driver convicted of playing a role in an alcohol-related accident that led to the injury or death of another...
Driver arrested for allegedly towing a boat while drunk
Driving while intoxicated can come with significant penalties that have the potential to affect a person for the rest of his or her life. These consequences can include time behind bars, loss of driving privileges, loss of reputation and much more. One Minnesota...
The penalties associated with drunk driving in Minnesota
Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a serious criminal offense in Minnesota. Even first-time offenders may find themselves facing steep penalties and other consequences that could affect multiple areas of their lives. Drivers facing a DWI will...
6 hidden costs stemming from a DWI conviction
An arrest and conviction for DWI in Minnesota will prove costly. The most serious penalties lie on the surface: incarceration, probation, fines, restitution, loss of driver’s license and community service. However, a number of unexpected and hidden costs will surface...
Alcohol a factor in fatal ATV accident in Minnesota
When alcohol contributes to a motor vehicle accident of any kind, the individual behind the wheel could face particularly steep penalties. The penalties may be even more severe when the accident results in the death or injury of another person. Recently in Minnesota,...
Drunk driver arrested after running into a power pole
A Minnesota man is facing significant criminal penalties after a recent drunk driving arrest. At the time he was taken into police custody, his blood alcohol content registered at more than three times the legal limit. Reportedly, he was also driving on a revoked...
Drunk driving arrests in Minnesota are higher than previous year
Statistics indicate that arrests related to the intoxicated operation of a vehicle are more common this year in Minnesota than they were the year before. The number of DWI arrests at this point in 2022 is higher than they were at this point in 2021. According to the...