Remote court hearings (Zoom) brought on by the pandemic are about to become a part of Minnesota’s future. After two years of remote zoom hearings necessitated by the pandemic, things are about to permanently change. On June 6, 2022, the Minnesota Judicial Branch will...
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Your phone will soon stop you from driving drunk
The world is in your pocket. Your phone can just as easily give you turn-by-turn directions around Minneapolis as it can help you navigate any other part of Minnesota or the U.S. It’s also the handiest source of music, movies, games, messages from friends and family,...
Steep penalties for Minnesota man convicted of drunk driving
In Minnesota, drunk driving comes with the possibility of steep penalties if convicted. One man is facing more than seven years behind bars after he was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated and causing an accident that left two with fatal injuries. The...
Driver who hit school bus sentenced after entering plea
In Minnesota, the penalties associated with drunk driving are steep. A conviction for driving while intoxicated could result in consequences that may include loss of driving privileges, time behind bars, steep fines and more. Depending on the nature of the individual...
Carrying a pistol while under the influence of alcohol or drugs can result in the revocation of your permit and forfeiture of the pistol
If you are driving along a Minnesota highway and a police officer pulls you over in a traffic stop, there could be negative implications. If you are suspected of DWI, however, things might get a lot worse before they get better, especially if you happen to be carrying...
DWI laws more stringent for some drivers
If you’re driving along a Minnesota highway and a police officer pulls you over in a traffic stop, there could be negative implications. You might get a speeding ticket; then again, the officer in question might merely issue a warning, then release you. If you’re...
Minnesota lawmaker pleads guilty to drunk driving
In Minnesota, conviction of impaired driving can result in serious penalties, even for lawmakers and political leaders. Every individual is subject to grave consequences if he or she is charged with drunk driving, and each person facing these charges would be wise to...
Will you need ignition interlock after a DWI in Minnesota?
In Minnesota, the penalties associated with a conviction for drunk driving are steep. They may include time behind bars, steep fines, loss of driving privileges and more. You may find that even a first-time offense results in consequences that affect multiple areas of...
Drunk driver strikes vehicles before being placed under arrest
In Minnesota, the penalties associated with driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol are steep. One driver is facing consequences that may include time behind bars, loss of driving privileges and more after an arrest for drunk driving. The woman was arrested by...
Have you been charged with DWI in Minnesota?
If a Minnesota police officer takes you into custody on suspicion of drunk driving, it activates a series of unpleasant events. Especially if this is the first time you’ve ever encountered legal problems, it’s understandable that you might feel worried or afraid. The...