Almost everyone enjoys relaxing with some drinks, especially when gathered with loved ones over the holidays. But Minnesota roads see a tragic number of injures and deaths related to driving under the influence of alcohol every year – and a significant portion of...
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Can technological advances prevent drunk driving?
As many as 9,000 fewer drunk driving-related fatalities could occur annually with wider use of alcohol-detection systems such as the ignition interlock device, according to findings of a recent study sponsored by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)....
Minnesota Court of Appeals Rejects Incorrect Hyper-Technical Basis for Traffic Stop in DWI Case
The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures. A police officer who stops and detains a person momentarily to investigate suspected criminal activity has not been unreasonably seized if the officer can articulate...
The Minnesota Supreme Court Paves the Way for Dismissal of Test-Refusal Convictions
In recent years, Minnesota's blood, breath, and urine testing regimen in DWI cases came under fire due to concerns about whether law enforcement officers should obtain a search warrant before obtaining a chemical test. The concern for many was that blood, breath, and...
Ohio Judge Orders DWI/DUI Defendants to Download Uber/Lyft
Click here for an interesting article about a judge in Ohio who is requiring defendants to download ride-sharing apps as part of DWI/DUI sentences. If you or someone you know has been arrested for a DWI/DUI, your best bet is to contact a lawyer right away.
DWI Arrest Could Now Lead to Visa Revocation for Employees in U.S. Even Without a Conviction
Click here for an interesting article on the impact a DWI arrest or conviction can have for individuals in the United States on nonimmigrant work visas. If you are in the United States on a work visa and have been arrested for a DWI, your best bet is to contact a...
Can I Get a DWI/DUI While Operating a Boat, Segway, or Snowmobile?
The short answer is "it depends." Minnesota's DWI statute provides that it is a crime to be under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance while operating various modes of transportation. The statute itself defines the modes of transportation that carry risk...
Defenses in a DWI/DUI Case
If you've been charged with a DWI/DUI, one of the things you may be thinking right away is this: How can I keep this off my criminal record? There are many defenses to DWI charges. Some may be obvious. Others may not. What follows is a list of some, but not all, of...
A DWI/DUI Arrest Will Result in Your Driving Privileges Being Revoked
If you are arrested for DWI/DUI, your license will be revoked. The length of the revocation depends upon factors such as your blood-alcohol concentration at the time of your arrest, whether you have prior impaired driving convictions or revocations, whether you had...
DWI/DUI Blog: Courts Provide Clarity Regarding Test Refusal Cases
In a previous blog post, I wrote about how the Minnesota Court of Appeals recently ruled that it is unconstitutional for the State to prosecute a person for refusing a warrantless blood or urine test in a routine DWI arrest. Since that blog post, there has been a...
