Drunk driving in Minnesota, called DWI, is a criminal offense that can change someone’s life if they are convicted. Every state has tough enforcement of strict, and sometimes very restrictive, penalties. For residents of Fergus Falls and throughout Minnesota, it is...
When a person is arrested for driving while impaired in Minnesota, it is imperative to know how to formulate a viable defense. People may be under certain misconceptions about a DWI and their rights. There might be a belief that a driver has the right to refuse to...
Defending themselves against drunk driving charges may be one of the most important steps accused drivers take. Drivers accused of drunk driving face possible license suspension, jail time and fines that can dramatically alter their daily lives. For that reason,...
There is no debate that drivers who get behind the wheel after drinking alcohol or using drugs can cause danger on the Minnesota roadways. With that in mind, law enforcement is vigilant in trying to catch drivers who might be driving while intoxicated. Since there are...
In Minnesota, it's not a great idea to drink and drive. The DWI laws have been strengthened. As a result, you could face serious penalties if you decide to drink and drive.Take for example what happens if you're arrested at twice the legal limit or higher. For those...
Minnesota is notoriously hard on drunk drivers, but many people still choose to drive while intoxicated every day. As someone who tries to wait until you sober up before driving home, you know the risks that come with drinking and driving. You don't want to get a DWI...
In Minnesota, getting a DWI can have an extremely negative effect on your life. The financial impact of a DWI could be up to $20,000, even as a first offender. Costs may include legal fees, increased insurance premiums, court costs and others.In the past, Minnesota...
It's not too often that you hear about the city's mayor getting drunk and driving, but that's what happened in this case out of Minnesota. According to a report from May 7, Minnesota Mayor Mike Maguire admitted that he had been drinking while watching the Vikings...
You were stopped by an officer for weaving in and out of traffic. He felt like you weren't being safe, and he asked you if you'd been drinking. You didn't want to lie, so you admitted you'd had a beer before heading out. That was a mistake. He asked you to get out of...
According to a study conducted by Siegfried and Jensen, Minnesota has the toughest drunk driving laws in the nation. However, the state ranked 17th in the nation in reducing DUI crashes per 100,000 drivers between 2004 and 2018. In 2004, Minnesota had a DUI crash rate...
