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First-degree DWI charges follow accident, scuffle
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…
DWI accident with a revoked license
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…
7 penalties repeat offenders may face
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…
Accident results in drunk driving arrest and other charges
At the scene of an accident, emotions may run high. People who, seconds earlier, may have been in fear for their lives may now feel disoriented, confused and full of adrenaline. They may not even remember how they behaved or why they acted that way. Unfortunately, if the accident results in a drunk driving arrest, those behaviors may lead to…
Refusing to submit to portable breath tests
Since the 1950s, scientists have worked to improve the methods of detecting and measuring the amount of alcohol in the blood of someone authorities suspect of drinking and driving. Using a chemical method of oxidizing alcohol on a driver’s breath, modern devices are supposedly more accurate than those early “drunkometers.” In fact, many law enforcement officers use portable breath tests…
Don’t carry a drunk driving conviction into the new year
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…
Test refusal means additional charges, harsh penalties
Avoiding trouble is a natural inclination, especially when the trouble comes from law enforcement. When drivers are pulled over by police, they may refuse to answer questions or allow a search of their vehicles, which is within their rights. However, in Minnesota, a DWI test refusal is a violation of the law and can lead to serious charges. One local…
Underage drinking leads to crash, possible criminal charges
It is the rare teenager who does not go through phases of rebellion or emotional turmoil. Sometimes this is the result of physical changes, and other times it may be a response to external factors like family dynamics or school bullying. It is not uncommon for these situations to lead to underage drinking and the legal trouble that often follows.…
Commercial drivers deal with harsh DWI laws
Driving a commercial vehicle can be a rewarding experience. Whether you drive long distances or around the Minneapolis area, you are providing a valuable service to individuals and businesses. Trucking also allows you to work independently outside of an office environment. You may get to meet new people and see different places every day. Unfortunately, being a truck driver can…