It is intimidating to see the flashing lights of a law enforcement vehicle in your rearview mirror as you are driving. Even if you do not think that you have violated any traffic laws, if police suspect that your behavior indicates possible impairment, they have a...
Law Blog
Many arrests for drunk driving made over the holidays
During the holiday season, there is often an increase in the number of drivers who drive while intoxicated. For this reason, law enforcement often increases enforcement at the end of the year. Over the past holiday season, police in Minnesota made 2,228 arrests for...
Minnesota man serving lengthy prison sentence for DWI
In Minnesota, drunk driving comes with steep penalties, particularly in the event of an alcohol-related crash. When a defendant has previous DWIs on his or her record, it can also elevate the severity of penalties in the event of an additional conviction. One of these...
DUI Arrest Without Drinking Alcohol Can and Does Occur
If a Minnesota police officer makes a traffic stop and asks the driver to exit his or her vehicle, it is likely that the officer suspects the driver of intoxication or other impairment. During this type of traffic stop, a police officer might ask a driver to take a...
Local Minnesota leader pleads not guilty to drunk driving
A common consequence of drunk driving is the potential negative impact this type of event can have on someone’s reputation. For the President of the Duluth Chamber of Commerce, an arrest for DWI has the potential to impact his career and other areas of his life. He...
Arrested for DWI on a first offense?
You were driving along a Minnesota roadway, on your way home from an office party, when you saw the flashing lights of a police car in your rearview mirror. This type of situation is enough to make anyone feel nervous. This might be especially true in your case, if...
Minnesota woman arrested for intoxicated driving
In Minnesota, drivers charged with operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol could face significant penalties. A conviction or guilty plea could result in consequences that may include time behind bars, loss of driving privileges and more. One woman is...
Protecting your interests during a drunk driving traffic stop
Your entire life can change in the moment that you see the flashing lights of a law enforcement vehicle in your rearview window. If the police are pulling you over due to alleged behavior that may indicate intoxication, you may feel overwhelmed and unsure of what to...
Minnesota driver sentenced for fatal drunk driving accident
In Minnesota, a conviction for driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol could come with steep penalties. These penalties are elevated for a driver convicted of playing a role in an alcohol-related accident that led to the injury or death of another...
Driver arrested for allegedly towing a boat while drunk
Driving while intoxicated can come with significant penalties that have the potential to affect a person for the rest of his or her life. These consequences can include time behind bars, loss of driving privileges, loss of reputation and much more. One Minnesota...