In Minnesota, the legal penalties that come with driving a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol are significant. These penalties can be even more detrimental in the event that a driver causes a fatal accident while in this condition. One Minnesota...
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Strong defense critical after fatal ATV accident
The consequences for drunk driving in Minnesota can be significant, especially if it involved an accident that resulted in the death or injury of another individual. One man is facing significant legal penalties that may impact the rest of his life after an alleged...
Pilot arrested for DWI in Missouri after his plane runs out of fuel and has to conduct an emergency landing on I-70
Minnesota residents are keenly aware of the various ways a person can be arrested for DWI here in Minnesota- ie., motor vehicle, motorcycle, motorboat, and off-road recreational vehicles (ATVs, motor bikes, and snowmobiles). Oddly, we rarely ever think of flying...
Driving while intoxicated leads to guilty plea for Minnesota dad
A Minnesota dad is facing stiff penalties after he pleaded guilty to drunk driving. His case is especially serious as his blood alcohol content was particularly high at the time of his arrest, and he also had his toddler son in the vehicle with him at the time. When...
What are the penalties for drunk driving in Minnesota?
Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol can bring serious penalties, affecting everything from one’s right to drive to his or her personal freedom. If you are facing a DWI in Minnesota, you know that your future is at stake, and defending your interests...
A DWI can negative impact one’s career
Criminal charges associated with drunk driving have the potential to bring consequences that may affect every area of a defendant’s life. A conviction for DWI can lead to time behind bars, expensive fines and loss of driving privileges, but it can also have effects on...
Minnesota woman with multiple DWIs on her record charged again
In Minnesota, driving while intoxicated is a serious criminal offense. It can result in penalties that may range from loss of one’s driver’s license to time behind bars. The serious nature of an individual offense and the potential penalties that could come with a...
DWI test refusals: things you should know
If a Minnesota police officer pulls you over in a traffic stop, it’s critical that you know your rights. It’s also important to understand the implications that anything you say or do might have on the ultimate outcome of your circumstances, especially if you wind up...
DWI has negative impact on career of local politician
Drunk driving charges can result in serious repercussions in the career of a Minnesota adult, but they can be especially harmful for those involved with politics. A Robbinsdale City Council member resigned from his position after he was charged with a DWI earlier this...
Tests law enforcement may use to determine a driver’s state
If law enforcement sees a driver exhibiting behaviors that could indicate impaired driving, the officer has valid grounds to pull the vehicle over. At the start of a suspected drunk driving traffic stop, a Minnesota officer may speak with the driver in order to...