While most people associate a DWI with driving while intoxicated by alcohol, the acronym actually stands for “driving while impaired” under Minnesota law. That means impaired by alcohol or drugs (legal or not). In fact, the number of arrests for drugged driving in...
Field sobriety tests are crucial in determining an individual’s impairment level. However, drivers often wonder whether they have the right to refuse a field sobriety test during a DWI stop. Keep it here to explore the legal implications and consequences of refusing a...
In Minnesota refusing a DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) test is considered a serious offense. The state's implied consent law requires drivers to undergo chemical testing if they are lawfully arrested on suspicion of DWI. Refusing to take the test can result in...
Being charged with driving while impaired (DWI) can be challenging. In Minnesota, you may face this charge if you are caught driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level of 0.08 or higher, although motorists can be charged at lower levels, provided alcohol...
Minnesota has some of the harshest DWI laws, especially for commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders. The state criminalizes operating or driving a commercial vehicle with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.04 and above. This differs from most other states with a...
If you’re an adult who is driving after you have consumed alcohol, you probably know that the legal limit is a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08%. Some people will even buy their own breath test to check before they drive. Either way, you know that this is the limit...
If law enforcement has reasonable suspicion that you are driving under influence (DUI), they will pull you over for further investigation. Part of this investigation may involve administering a breathalyzer test to establish your blood alcohol content (BAC) level. ...
If you believe that you are too drunk to get in the car and you ask people for advice on what you should do, they may repeat some myths that tend to make the rounds. For instance, a roommate may tell you that all you need to do is take a cold shower. After you do,...
No one wants to get a DWI, and many people actively work hard to avoid it. They make sure that they have a designated driver when they go out with friends, or they use a ride-sharing service to get a ride home at the end of the night. They know that driving under the...
Motorists are expected to drive safely, and police officers patrol the roadways to ensure this is happening. When an officer sees something amiss, they may conduct a traffic stop to find out what’s going on with the driver. One reason why a person might be pulled...
