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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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
Summer is over, and fall is well underway. However, many in Minnesota are still dealing with events that took place in the last weeks of the previous season. More than a lingering tan or vacation debt, some may be facing the consequences of a drunk driving arrest. In fact, the Department of Public Safety recently released its statistics from its…
A drunk driving charge can quickly become even more serious when it follows an accident in which someone else suffers injuries. What may have been a misdemeanor offense likely escalates to a felony DWI. Perhaps the riskiest step a driver can take when in this position is to answer questions from police without first obtaining legal advice. One Minnesota man…
No matter how financially stable you may be, chances are that you don’t have thousands of dollars you would be willing to throw away for no good reason. However, the consequences of a drunk driving conviction can often seem like just that. While you likely understand that even a first-offense DWI may include a fine and court costs, often the…
When claims are made in police reports, it may be easy to assume that those representations are correct without carefully considering the evidence behind them. However, a person is presumed to be innocent unless and until there is sufficient evidence presented in court that proves guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. In some cases, some of the evidence that police say…
Many people in Minnesota value the historical significance of certain buildings. Unfortunately, buildings that have been around for over 100 years may not be as structurally sound and able to weather an impact when compared to more modern construction. In fact, police claim that a building built in in the 1800s recently sustained significant damage in an incident they claim…