Under current Minnesota law, some drivers convicted of driving while intoxicated (DWI) might get their license plates impounded and need to apply for special license plates that alert police that the car’s owner was convicted of DWI. These plates begin with the letter...
Many people enjoy drinking alcohol, feel they need to drive, and also want to avoid DWI charges. For instance, someone may go out for drinks with friends after a long week at work. But if they drove their car to the bar or restaurant, they may not want to leave it...
Anyone can be arrested on drunk driving charges. They could be 16 and just a few weeks out from getting a license, or they could be in their 80s with an entire lifetime of driving experience. DWI laws and restrictions apply to everyone. However, the statistics do...
In Minnesota, around one-third of all traffic deaths each year involve alcohol. The court system has several tools available to try to reduce this number. One of those is an ignition interlock, which is a device that checks a driver’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC)...
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...
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 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...
