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...
Drunk Driving
How to defend against drunk driving charges
On behalf of Bussa Law | Dec 28, 2020 | Drunk Driving
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,...
Minnesota law enforcement plans holiday DWI enforcement blitz
On behalf of Bussa Law | Dec 8, 2020 | Drunk Driving
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...
What should you know about a Minnesota ignition interlock device?
On behalf of Bussa Law | Sep 30, 2020 | Drunk Driving
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...
Even a first-offense DWI has significant consequences
On behalf of Bussa Law | Aug 6, 2020 | Drunk Driving
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...
Here is what you should know about DWI sanctions in Minnesota
On behalf of Bussa Law | Jun 26, 2020 | Drunk Driving
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...
Mayor pleads guilty to DWI after crashing in snow bank
On behalf of Bussa Law | May 14, 2020 | Drunk Driving
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...
Can you fail the horizontal gaze nystagmus test when sober?
On behalf of Bussa Law | Apr 2, 2020 | Drunk Driving
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...
The DUI crash rate has gone down in most states
On behalf of Bussa Law | Feb 5, 2020 | Drunk Driving
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...
Minnesota DWI charges increased by 4% in 2019
On behalf of Bussa Law | Jan 7, 2020 | Drunk Driving
More people were detained in Minnesota in 2019 on suspicion of driving while intoxicated (DWI) than in the previous year. A preliminary report that was released from the Department of Public Safety detailed the number of drivers detained on DWI charges as part of a...
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