Jan: 27, 2014

Man charged with DWI test-refusal in Inver Grove Heights

An employee of an Inver Grove Heights gentleman’s club reportedly offered to call a cab for a patron. Apparently, according to the employee, the patron declined the cab ride home and later left the establishment. The 51-year-old Florida resident is now facing serious Minnesota DWI charges.

Jan: 27, 2014

Man stopped for DWI now faces nine felony assault charges

Police claim a 26-year-old man from Akeley, Minnesota, resisted arrest during a DWI stop early Saturday morning. The incident allegedly occurred at roughly 1:30 a.m. in Hubbard County. News reports do not indicate why a state trooper originally decided to pull the man over. However, law enforcement claims the traffic stop grew more serious after the suspect did poorly on field sobriety tests.

Jan: 26, 2014

Protection of home defends Hennepin County man from DWI charge

During the month of December, the holidays are upon us. It is not uncommon for there to be holiday parties with holiday drinks. Along with the holiday festivities, however, comes an increased presence of law enforcement on Minnesota streets. It is important to never forget that a person has invaluable rights to protect himself from the personal and professional damage of a drunk driving charge.

Sep: 24, 2013

Man with head injury blows 0.00, faces DWI over disorientation

Have you ever noticed in the mirror that your eyes can look watery and bloodshot while you are suffering from the common cold? Do you have allergies? Bloodshot, watery eyes often come up in police reports after a routine traffic stop has been escalated to an investigation into a possible drunk driving case. Minnesota law enforcement officers say that they are trained to note certain indicia of impairment during traffic stops.

Sep: 17, 2013

New technology in drugged driving in use in Minnesota neighbor

For those who have an affinity for civics-class related trivia, today is known as Constitution Day. The U.S Constitution was signed on this date 226 years ago. For many, the concept of the Constitution provides far more than a trivia question for a civics class on September 17 each year. The document provides the framework for our entire society to guarantee our rights and freedoms.

Sep: 10, 2013

First DWI arrest recorded this date in 1897

Historians say that 116 years ago today the first drunk driving arrest was made in England. A cabbie was charged with driving under the influence after allegedly crashing his electric powered cab into a building in 1897. Since that time, many people have been accused of driving while impaired. Individual states here in the U.S. began passing DWI laws after the turn of the last century as cars gained in popularity.

Mar: 29, 2013

Man accused of DWI after Dinkytown car accident

A weekend car accident in Dinkytown has led to drunk driving charges for a St. Paul, Minnesota man. University of Minnesota Police claim that the 23-year-old drove a sport utility vehicle onto the sidewalk in Dinkytown Saturday night before crashing through a wrought iron fence in front of Burrito Loco. The SUV then reportedly hit the porch in front of a nearby house.

Oct: 29, 2012

Woman accused of DWI picking up child in Ramsey, Minnesota

A Ramsey, Minnesota woman was arrested at her child’s elementary school October 11 on suspicion of driving while impaired. The school principle claims that the woman showed up at the school around 3:45 in the afternoon, smelling of alcohol. The principle called Ramsey Police to investigate.

Oct: 29, 2012

Minnesota Driver Enters Plea Deal to Alcohol-Related School Bus Charge

Minnesota drivers may be aware that the legal limit alcohol level to drive a motor vehicle in the state is generally set at 0.08 percent BAC. Minnesota law also allows prosecutors to pursue charges for driving while impaired based upon the testimony of officers concerning driving conduct, observations in field sobriety tests and other testimony regarding so-called “indicia of impairment.”

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