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...

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...

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...

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...

If you are a motorist, there is a pretty good chance that you will be stopped by the police for some reason during your lifetime. And if you have ever been pulled over, you know full well how those flashing red and blue lights can trigger fear and anxiety. Being...

One of the primary punishments associated with a DUI conviction in Minnesota is having driving privileges suspended. However, Minnesota has taken an usual approach to this practice that other states do not use as a general rule. There is a possibility of not having...

If you are convicted of drunk driving in the state of Minnesota, you may be required to install an ignition interlock device (IID) on your vehicle. This device measures the amount of alcohol on your breath, and it won't allow the car to start if your blood alcohol...

Getting pulled over by the police on suspicion of drinking and driving can be scary. You have the police officer leaning into your window, the lights from their squad car flashing into your vehicle, asking if you have had anything to drink tonight. Depending on how...

Drivers who take to the road while under the influence create dangers to others. Many fatal accidents result from intoxicated drivers, so it becomes understandable why Minnesota law enforcement may pull over individuals who are driving erratically. However, some...

In Minnesota, it's illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) over 0.08. However, some people have been arrested with a BAC lower than 0.08 if they appeared to be intoxicated. A DUI or DWI charge can be an expensive ordeal that costs you tens of...