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...
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Is a criminal record holding you back?
On television police shows or courtroom dramas, all of us have heard the expression, "Once a criminal, always a criminal." Do you know that this statement is untrue? Unfortunately, when it comes to employment, voting and standard of living, many people don't know this...
Reducing juvenile crime and dropout rates
According to a 2015 study conducted by the National Bureau of Economic Research, children who are raised in difficult environments develop negative automatic behaviors they employ in school and later in life with often-devastating consequences. The study "Thinking,...
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...
Helping college kids charged with drug crimes
One of the biggest fears of most parents of college-aged kids is that they could get into serious trouble. Alcohol and drugs are often part of the culture in college, so it makes sense that alcohol and drug-related criminal charges are so common on college campuses....
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...
