Getting a DWI charge in Minnesota can carry serious consequences. Certain conditions could make those consequences considerably worse. State law identifies aggravating factors for a DWI that can lead to a harsher penalty. Prior offenses Under Minnesota’s statutory law...
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Minnesota’s DUI ‘whisky plate’ punishment may be going away soon
We have all seen them: those Minnesota license plates that are longer than the standard six characters and always start with a W. And we know what they mean: the vehicle's owner has multiple DUIs on their record. However, these license plates, commonly known as...
What are the consequences of DWI?
In Minnesota, you are considered legally drunk if your blood alcohol concentration level is 0.08 or higher. The Department of Public Safety defines the limit as lower for those driving commercial vehicles at 0.04. If you are driving with a lower blood alcohol...
Challenging your traffic stop after a DUI accusation
If you have been accused of driving while under the influence of alcohol in Minnesota, it is likely that the situation started with you being pulled over when driving. In order to do this lawfully, police officers need to have a reasonable suspicion of criminal...
What are the penalties for underage DWI?
Drinking and driving is a crime in Minnesota no matter what your age. However, when you are under the age of 21 and found to be drinking and driving, the penalties are a bit harsher. The effects of a DWI conviction will follow you for many years and could affect...
Minnesota fire chief resigns over drunk driving charges
The world can feel different after an arrest. Feelings of guilt can turn into anxiety and the world seems to want you to fail. But people should keep their will and their wits about them after an arrest because there are good reasons to avoid a conviction on serious...
Three less common defenses to a DUI
If you have been accused of driving under the influence in Minnesota, you will want to do everything you can in order to defend yourself against the charge. Being charged with a DUI can have far-reaching implications on your life. It can lead to the loss of your...
