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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. In fact, the most recent data from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety shows that one out…
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 easy for someone to judge whether he or she has had too much alcohol to drive safely, and…
Having a general understanding of the law can sometimes help one avoid taking actions that may result in negative consequences. For example, Minnesota’s drunk driving laws can be more complicated than simply getting arrested for driving over the legal limit of .08. In fact, one passenger may be building a DWI defense following a recent incident that resulted in a…
Minnesota drivers may be aware of one embarrassing consequence of a DWI conviction. A court may order a driver to register all of his or her vehicles with special plates after a DWI conviction with certain aggravating factors. Many feel the special plates, called “whiskey” plates because they begin with the letter “W,” serve no purpose other than to make…
An arrest for driving while impaired by alcohol is never something to take lightly, especially in Minnesota where drunk driving laws are particularly harsh. Even a first offense can result in severe penalties and long-term consequences, such as financial hardships, job loss or missed opportunities. Those facing charges can improve their chances of avoiding some of these serious issues by…
The Vikings football team may not have won the championship this year, but that doesn’t mean the state does not rank first in many other areas. For example, a recent report shows that Minnesota’s drunk driving laws raise the state to the number one spot for strictest laws in the country. While safety advocates may applaud this trend, those who…
In Minnesota, like most states, a drunk driving charge is usually a misdemeanor. This means it is a less serious crime, but it is never one to take lightly and still deserves a strong DWI defense strategy. A driver convicted of a misdemeanor may serve a short amount of time in jail, if any, whereas a felony may result in…
A drunk driving arrest can be unsettling because it may carry with it the potential for many negative consequences, including jail, probation, fines and other heavy financial consequences. A conviction for driving while impaired can also place a driver’s job and reputation on the line. One Minnesota official is facing that possibility now following a recent arrest and subsequent DWI…
Truck drivers are often responsible for transporting goods that, together with the weight of the truck, may total as much as 40 tons. Traveling at highways speeds or through city traffic, this much weight can mean devastating damage if the driver makes a mistake. Understandably, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has established rigid rules governing those with commercial driver’s…
When police pull over a vehicle and arrest the driver for driving while impaired, the investigation into those charges likely began before the driver stopped. In fact, it is likely that police had their suspicions that the driver had been drinking before they decided to stop the vehicle. Those suspicions and the reason for pulling a driver over will likely…