Drinking and driving is never a good idea, but mistakes happen. If you were pulled over by police for driving while intoxicated, hopefully you contacted an attorney and have resolved the matter, ready to move on. But once you have made it through the terrible...
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Drunk Driving
How to not get pulled over by the cops
We have all seen those drivers: those who text while driving, not paying attention to the road, those who tailgate or change lanes without signaling, those aggressive drivers speeding around slower cars. While nobody's perfect, it is definitely easier to get pulled...
Prescription drug use and DWI
Did you know that you can get charged with DWI in Minnesota without taking a sip of alcohol or an illegal drug? That's right, DWI charges can stem from the use of legal prescription drugs. If you were operating a motor vehicle with Schedule I or II drug in your...
Ignition interlock devices could be required for repeat MN DWI offenders
If a bill that recently passed in the Public Safety Committee of the Minnesota House of Representatives gets enacted, everyone convicted of repeat driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DWI) in Minnesota will face an additional punishment: installation and...
Fact and fiction of breathalyzers
One thing is always true. It is best to consult a DWI lawyer. Since the original Breathalyzer was introduced 60 years ago, breath alcohol technology has become more sophisticated and more reliable. A properly administered test on a certified machine is admissible in...
Stay safe this fishing opener – don’t drink on the boat
Most people understand that driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol (commonly called DWI) is dangerous and against the law. However, not everyone understands that the same principles apply to boating. For a lot of people, having a few beers out on the lake is...
Three reasons DWI evidence gets thrown out
When police arrest drivers for DWI, they often make it seem like they have an airtight case before charges have even been filed. Citizens must remember: DWI suspects are innocent until proven guilty in the eyes of the law. There are many factors that can cast doubt on...
Should you take the breath test during a DUI stop?
Being pulled over on suspicion of DUI is a scary experience. Many people don't know what to do and they feel as if they don't have time to stop and think. It may seem easiest to comply with everything the police officer asks you to do. But that isn't always the right...
Snowmobiling under the influence? It’s a real criminal charge.
You may not have heard of it, but operating a snowmobile under the influence of alcohol or drugs (SWI), is a criminal charge in Minnesota. And just like DUI, it is a serious matter. Too often, people assume that they can only be charged with a DUI crime if they are...