DUI/DWI

Everyone dreads the sight of those blue lights in their rearview mirror. But if you have consumed one or more alcoholic drinks, it’s an even scarier situation. What you say and do in the first moments following a traffic stop for driving while intoxicated (DWI) can...

Most of the time, when people think about arrests for driving while impaired (DWI), they think about people who have had one too many drinks at a party or a bar or someone who has indulged in a drug habit before getting behind the wheel of their car. What they don’t...

Breathalyzers are designed to measure a driver’s blood alcohol content (BAC) level, and they’re often used at traffic stops where an officer suspects a driver of being too inebriated to drive. Naturally, a lot of myths and misconceptions have sprouted over the years...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...