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Judge Orders Halt of GPS Tracking Ignition Interlock Devices

A Hennepin County judge has issued a temporary stop to the installation of ignition interlock devices with GPS tracking capabilities on vehicles of offenders convicted of a DUI. Ignition interlocks require DUI offenders to take a breathalyzer test before their cars will start and The Minnesota Department of Public Service announced earlier this year that all future ignition interlock devices…

Meaney & Patrin listed as one of the best DUI Lawyers in Twin Cities region

We’re delighted to have been listed by Expertise.com  as one of the Best DUI Lawyers in the St Paul and Minnesota area. Expertise are an online hub where qualified experts can connect with people to share their knowledge, experience, and skills while striving to establish connections with users and to help them interact with each other. They looked at 82…

Extra DWI Enforcement on Minnesota Roads this Holiday Season

Extra DWI enforcement on Minnesota roads will run through to the end of the year as officers clampdown on DWI and DUI offenders over the holiday season. Officers, deputies, and troopers from more than 300 agencies across the state will be conducting extra enforcement patrols to ensure extra safety on Minnesota roads. Holidays tend to be deadly in Minnesota and…

What you need to know about Snowmobiling While Intoxicated (SWI)

Minnesota is a winter wonderland that draws thousands of visitors thanks to outdoor activities such as skiing and snowmobiling. One favorite pastime is to take long treks with frequent stops between bars and restaurants along the way for a little refreshment; but when not done safely, this practice can result in a snowmobiling DWI for the driver, not to mention…

New Ignition Interlock System laws: Things you need to know

A change in the law regarding Ignition Interlock Devices (IID) and their use to include GPS information has caused great concern among motorists recently. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) issued a rule this fall that requires DUI offenders to install new IID and some have the capability of collecting GPS data. But one of the state’s vendors that…

Some of the most common DWI questions we get asked

There are so many uncertainties that surround a DWI charge that it can often be difficult to find the answers you are looking for in order to build a complete picture; particularly at such a difficult and worrying time. What is certain is that you should immediately contact a specialist DWI law firm to represent you as soon as possible,…

Everything you need to know about: B – Cards.

There are many different issues that need to be considered when it comes to B-Cards, what they are, how they work and who they are issued to. So here are some of those key questions answered in plain English which will hopefully eradicate any confusion that surrounds this complex issue. What is a B-Card? The B-Card is a “restricted driver’s…

Minnesota considers stricter DUI laws for first time offenders

If drink driving laws weren’t tough enough already, they are set to become even stricter. That’s because a new bill introduced would make first time DUI offenders have to install ignition locks on their vehicles. It’s a Breathalyzer that only allows the driver to start their car after passing it. In Minnesota, if you are convicted of a DUI it…

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