Being charged with drunk driving can be a scary, embarrassing and stressful experience. Not only are you facing the possibility of a criminal conviction, you could also lose your license and suffer damage to your reputation and relationships. These consequences can be...
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Your ignition interlock knows more about you than you think
It's been almost 10 years since Minnesota instituted the ignition interlock program. Currently, about 10,000 drivers are enrolled. The Department of Public Safety claims the program has been widely successful in reducing the number of drunk drivers on the roads,...
Parents: Don’t let a text destroy your teen’s future
Young people today don't know what it's like to be without the Internet, a camera and a phone all within arm's reach. For them, things like texting, Snapchatting, tweeting and video messaging are all second nature. Unfortunately, this means they aren't always as...
How Can Someone Question the Validity of a Blood Alcohol or Breathalyzer Test?
The legal blood alcohol concentration limit in the United States is 0.08% across all states. The legal limit for someone under the age of 21 is 0%. If the test returns a level higher than this, the person is guilty of driving under the influence; however, what if the...
How supposed study drugs can lead to trouble for your child
Sending a child off to college is one of those mixed-emotion milestones in life. As a parent, you know you'll miss your son or daughter and will worry while school is in session. On the other hand, you've invested many years into raising your child to be ready for...
Impaired driving can suspend or end a commercial driver’s career
In the state of Minnesota, many good men and women drive commercial vehicles. It is a career that offers financial freedom if you are willing and able to work difficult hours and are able to keep strict schedules. Like other drivers, those who operate commercial...
College and DUI don’t typically fare well together
When you're away from your family at college, you may understandably experience moments of loneliness or even sadness when missing familiar sights and sounds of home. Most colleges in Minnesota and elsewhere offer plenty of sports, extracurricular activities and...
Are you a college student charged with a drug crime?
As a college student, a criminal charge can have a detrimental impact on your education and career opportunities. The effects of a drug charge can reach into every area of your life, and it is critical to confront these charges with a strong criminal defense. Failure...
Diabetes may cause inaccurate breath test readings
A breath test, given to someone suspected of driving under the influence, is used to measure blood alcohol content, or BAC. The breath test is performed using a small, lightweight device called a breathalyzer. If you are stopped on suspicion of drunk driving, a police...
People who have a drug addiction need treatment, not jail time
People who take prescription drugs often feel they are safe from addiction because they are under the care of a doctor. While this is often true, taking drugs can easily get out of hand, as is sometimes the case with college students. Campus life is challenging and...

