For many Americans March 17th means pints of Guinness or green beer as over 33 million of us celebrate St Patrick’s Day in one way or another. Whether you’re Irish or not seems to make no difference as St Patrick’s Day is now the fourth most popular drinking holiday, behind New Year’s Eve, Christmas and Independence Day with the festivities…
Consumption of alcohol by anyone under 21 is illegal in Minnesota, but that doesn’t stop many people from having a drink before they turn 21. Because underage drinkers cause a disproportionate number of alcohol-related auto injuries, the standards are stricter and the penalties may be harsher for those under 21. When it comes to underage drinking and driving, Minnesota has…
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…
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 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…
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.…