Celebrating with friends often involves good food, great company and occasionally, alcohol. Therefore, as the night winds down, the question of whether driving home is safe can become a pressing issue. One common approach some might consider is having friends conduct...
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DWI/DUI
Drugged driving rates in Minnesota have surged in recent years
When people talk about impaired driving in Minnesota, they typically imagine motorists under the influence of alcohol. Drunk driving has historically been a major safety risk and remains a huge concern on modern roads. However, impaired driving statutes in Minnesota...
Can I really get a DWI while just sitting in my car?
Most drunk driving arrests follow a fairly typical pattern of events: a person is driving their car, a police officer pulls them over for some perceived traffic violation, the police officer suspects the person has been drinking alcohol, and the person subsequently...
Can the government mandate alcohol tests before driving?
Every driver knows that it's illegal to drive after consuming significant amounts of alcohol. There are public awareness campaigns on most mainstream media platforms related to the consequences of impaired driving, and every driver's education course includes...
A DWI is really two (and sometimes three) cases in one
The last thing you want to see after a night out with friends is flashing lights in your rearview mirror. Facing DWI charges in Minnesota can be a complex issue that impacts many areas of your life. Unlike other offenses, drunk driving charges can have many layers...
Top DWI Defense Strategies in Minnesota
It almost goes without saying that being arrested for a DWI can have serious consequences in Minnesota. The repercussions of a conviction can result in thousands of dollars in fines, jail or prison time, and loss of driver's license. All of which makes it vital to...
Minnesota sees a spike in DWIs over the holidays
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...
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...
