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...
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DUI/DWI
What are your rights when you’re stopped for a DUI?
You’re driving home from the bar after having a few drinks when you see the flashing lights come on behind you. The natural reaction to noticing that a police officer is pulling you over is to panic. After having a few drinks, this feeling is likely amplified....
Understanding the penalties for a first DWI
A DWI conviction can come with serious penalties in Minnesota, even for people facing a first offense in an incident where no one was injured. To be arrested for DWI, an individual must usually be found in control of a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC)...
Consequences of DWI go beyond law
Duluth, Minnesota, Fire Chief Dennis Edwards submitted a letter of resignation and accepted a demotion after a drunk driving arrest in late March. Edwards will return to his previous position as assistant fire chief, and with it will take a substantial pay cut. But...
How alcohol impacts a driver
In 2016, 111 million people reported driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. However, only 1 million people were taken into custody for impaired driving in Minnesota and throughout the country. When a person drinks alcohol, it can have a variety of effects on...
The pros and cons of submitting to a breathalyzer in Minnesota
You just made a mistake. After drinking throughout the summer day, you get in your vehicle and attempt to drive home. An officer pulls you over and wishes to administer a breathalyzer, but you worry that you could blow over the legal limit. Because of the implied...
Minnesota DWIs can follow you across the Wisconsin border
Despite the small rivalry, Minnesota and Wisconsin residents are incredibly similar between spending time outdoors to brewing beer in the basement of their homes. It makes sense that residents who live on the border between the two states often cross for either work...
How a DUI conviction in MN affects your driving privileges
Just like that, you're in the back of a cop car and under arrest for DUI. Your adrenaline is pumping. And now you fear that you're facing a conviction. What's going to happen? It may take a little investigation to get an idea of what to expect as each DUI conviction...