Driving home after you’ve been out with friends can be a nerve-racking experience. This intensifies if you see the flashing lights of a police cruiser behind your vehicle. If the officer sees anything amiss as you drive, they may opt to conduct a traffic stop. This...
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DUI/DWI
How can a DWI impact your CDL?
Driving under the influence (DWI) is a serious offense with the possibility of severe consequences, especially if you hold a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) in Minnesota. CDL holders are held to higher standards when it comes to alcohol-related offenses. Here, you...
Want to sober up? You’re going to have to wait.
The fact that it is legal to have some alcohol in your bloodstream – as long as you’re 21 or older – but that your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) can’t exceed a specific limit can be understandably frustrating. Some people can feel that they’re intoxicated when...
Are field sobriety tests accurate?
Police officers will often request drivers to perform field sobriety tests if they suspect that the driver is impaired. For instance, say that a police officer pulled someone over for running a stop sign. If the driver has slurred speech and bloodshot eyes, the...
Did a faulty Breathalyzer device lead to your DWI arrest?
Being arrested for DWI in Minnesota can be a scary and overwhelming situation. A conviction can mean jail time, significant fines, the loss of your license, and an impact on your job and reputation. With so much at risk, you must consider every possible defense...
Do you have to tell your boss about your DUI?
A DUI arrest can affect just about every part of your life. Even if a judge hasn’t heard your case yet and you have been released from jail for the time being, you probably had your driver’s license taken by the police. You’ve still got at least one court appearance...
DWI arrests tend to increase in the summer
Drunk driving tends to be more common in the summer, leading to an increase in accidents and arrests. While DWI arrests occur all year round, and there is never a season where they don't happen, some studies have found a slight increase during the summer months. For...
What to do if you are stopped for a suspected DUI
Seeing the red and blue lights in your rearview mirror can be stressful. Even if you don’t believe you have done anything wrong, you may instantly go into a state of panic. If the police pull you over for suspected DUI, one of the best things you can do is to remain...
Boating while intoxicated? You could face penalties
You may already know that driving while intoxicated is against the law in Minnesota, but did you know that applies to boating as well? When you’re driving a boat, you cannot be intoxicated behind the wheel. According to the laws in Minnesota, driving while impaired is...
3 reasons why Breathalyzer tests are not always accurate
Gaining a conviction for a DUI offense can have serious repercussions for a person’s life. For example, an individual may be solely dependent on driving for career purposes. Additionally, not having road privileges can mean having to make significant adjustments to...
