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...
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DWI/DUI
You Can Get a DWI/DUI Even If Your Blood-Alcohol Concentration is Below 0.08
People often think they cannot get a DWI/DUI if their blood-alcohol concentration is below 0.08. This is simply not true. Drivers in Minnesota can be charged with and convicted of DWI/DUI if the prosecution can show of two things: a test result demonstrating a...
A DUI/DWI May Prevent You From Entering Canada
A DUI/DWI can have serious collateral consequences. A common question, particularly for those living in Minnesota, is whether a DUI/DWI will prevent you from entering Canada. This blog post explores that question. Each country has the ability to place conditions and...
Can you get a DWI without actually driving a vehicle? Yes, you can.
Under Minnesota DWI law, an individual can be convicted of the crime of DWI if he or she is driving, operating, or in physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance. The cases involving someone driving or operating a...
Minnesota Court of Appeals Finds Warrantless Blood and Urine Testing Unconstitutional
This blog post was recently updated. Click here to find out the current state of the law. The Minnesota Court of Appeals recently decided two cases that have a significant impact on Minnesota's DWI laws. In State v. Trahan and State v. Thompson, the court found that...
Extra DWI Patrols in SE Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety has released its "25 Most Dangerous Drunk Driving Counties" list, with promises of extra DWI patrols in these counties. Notable inclusions are Olmsted, Winona, and Freeborn counties. Be aware of extra DWI patrols in these...
Traffic Stops in Minnesota
When can a police officer pull me over? How long can the traffic stop last? What can the officer investigate? A blog post about the interplay between traffic stops and DWI arrests in Minnesota. In Minnesota, a police officer can pull your vehicle over so long as the...
Have you been charged with a DWI? Act fast to protect your rights.
It can be frustrating and embarrassing to be charged with a DWI. You will face criminal penalties, your driver's license will be revoked, your license plates may be impounded, and your vehicle can be forfeited. These feelings can be exasperated by having to tell your...
Minnesota Set to Impose Tougher Penalties for DWIs
On August 1, 2015, new DWI laws take effect in Minnesota. The most significant change is that the threshold for a gross misdemeanor DWI will be lowered from .20 to .16. While .16 is still twice the legal limit, the Star Tribune reports this could result in nearly 3000...
