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...

If you're convicted of a DUI in Minnesota, authorities could impose several restrictions on you. These include placing what is known as "whiskey" plates on your vehicle, issuing a B-card on your driver's license and installing an ignition interlock device that...

Those who are charged with drunk driving in Minnesota are allowed to dispute the charge with the assistance of legal counsel. Attorneys may use copies of police reports, videos taken at the scene and other information to help them create defenses for their clients....

A Minnesota woman has been charged with driving while under the influence and two counts of child endangerment for allegedly driving drunk with her 4-year-old twin children. After being taken into custody on June 24, the 41-year-old Eagan resident was transported to...

Drunk driving charges in Minnesota can lead to some serious consequences and legal penalties. In addition to the potential for heavy fines or jail time, offenders may face revocation or suspension of their driver's licenses. This could prevent them from driving for...

Police in Minnesota say that a Dakota County mayor was impaired by alcohol when he lost control of his SUV and drove into a snowbank on the evening of Jan. 11. The Eagan resident was arrested at the scene of the accident and transported to the Dakota County Jail in...