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...
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When Is It Better to Refuse a Blood, Breath or Urine Test offered at the Police Station?
Minnesota is one of only a handful of states that makes it a crime to refuse to submit to an official blood, breath or urine test after being arrested on suspicion of DWI / DUI. While that basic idea sounds simple, there are many misconceptions about how the crime is...
Common questions about field sobriety tests
Getting pulled over can make anyone’s stomach drop. Even if the person is sober or well below the legal limit, field sobriety tests can be unreliable. While many are beginning to question the accuracy of chemical tests, some are beginning to wonder whether field...
The Impact of the McNeely Decision on Minnesota DWI Law
On April 17, 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark decision of Missouri v. McNeely. This decision has the opportunity to have a direct impact on Minnesota DWI law in years to come. While the extent of the impact is not yet known, we will be arguing that that...
