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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…
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…
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,…
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 is known as the Land of 10,000 Lakes so it’s no surprise that there are plenty of boat owners across the state. In fact, conservative estimates suggest there is about one boat for every six people who live here, so if you own a boat here are a few things you need to know about Boating While being Intoxicated.…
Has an attorney told you not to challenge your license revocation because nobody ever beats them? Avoid any lawyer who gives you this advice, as they clearly do not understand DWI law, or how to properly defend a DWI. Of course, it’s accurate to say that license revocations are very difficult to beat. The standard of proof is lower for…
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…
Due to 3 recent appellate court decisions the law surrounding drink driving in Minnesota is about as fuzzy as most of our heads were after the recent holiday period. This is because Minnesota is one of the few states where it is a crime to refuse blood alcohol tests if suspected of drunk driving — even if the police do…
It seems like the Minnesota Legislature changes parts of the DWI laws every year that increase penalties on drunk drivers while making the process more easy for officer and courts to convict them. One major change that took effect for offenses occurring on or after August 1, 2015 is creating harsher penalties than ever for many offenders, most notably first…
After years of challenges from defense attorneys in Minnesota, the Minnesota Court of Appeals has finally acknowledged that a search warrant was needed for a DWI blood test request, and the driver’s refusal to submit to that test in the absence of a warrant cannot be a criminal offense. This decision is extremely important, but is limited in its scope. …