If you compare our current DWI laws with statutes from past eras, you will find that they were once quite lenient. Once, you might have received a slap on the wrist if convicted of DWI in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota. However, a conviction in the 21st century will likely...
Let’s get this clear: Operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated endangers your life as well as other road users. Do not drink and drive. That being said, if you have been arrested on suspicion of drinking under influence (DUI), the first thing you want to know is...
A lot is on the line if you are facing a DUI charge. A conviction could mean mandatory jail time, a suspended license and a tarnished reputation. It's crucial that you defend against your charges by mounting a credible and thorough defense strategy. Any of your DUI...
Testimony given in DUI trials often relates to observational traits such as bloodshot eyes, slurred speech and difficulty with balance. Nevertheless, such evidence does not offer hard data. Chemical breath tests have become a major source of the hard data that is...
Did you know that field sobriety tests can be extremely inaccurate? Individually, each of the tests is not particularly accurate. When they’re used together, the likelihood that they’ll predict impairment is higher, but it’s not as precise as you may think. The...
If the police pull you over and accuse you of driving under the influence (DUI), you might be unaware of what to do. If you misunderstand the laws, you could land yourself in unnecessary trouble. Many people think that a DUI is a minor charge and not one to bother...
A request from a law enforcement officer to submit to a breathalyzer test can be a frightening moment. Keeping calm and making a rational decision could mean the difference between going to jail and going home. Drivers in Minnesota and across the United States make...
A police officer comes to the door and tells you that he needs to come inside and have a look around. It's your house, but you suddenly feel like you just have to do whatever the officer orders you to do. The police are in authority, after all. Do you have to allow...
A breath test, often called a Breathalyzer, is a common test that police officers will use to determine whether or not someone is over the legal limit. They have other options, such as blood tests, but breath tests are one of the most common ways to get a blood...
Marijuana continues to become legal around the country. What began in places like Colorado and Washington has now spread to Michigan and, most recently, Illinois.It appears to be popular. In just one day with legal marijuana, Illinois made about $3.2 million. Even...
