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Category: DWI

Minnesota Police Continue Crackdown on Drunk Driving

With the unofficial start of summer underway, Minnesota state police are sure to be out in full force to crackdown on drunk driving. In fact, the police crackdown on drunk driving in Minnesota was ramped up just a few weeks ago with Minnesota’s fishing opener earlier this month.

What Is an Ignition Interlock System and When Is It Used?

The Ignition Interlock Device is an in-car Breathalyzer that, when used correctly, prevents drunk drivers from driving. The Ignition Interlock system is a device installed near the steering wheel that is about the size of a hand-held calculator and includes a blowing tube. The driver must blow into the tube before starting the vehicle and if the alcohol concentration level after the driver blows into the tube is above a certain limit, the device will prevent the vehicle from starting. The device is installed near the steering wheel and connected to the engine.

Can I Still Drive If I Have a DUI in Minnesota?

One of the most frequently asked questions by clients who have been charged with a DWI offense is: Can I still drive if I have am convicted of a DWI? Because most DWI offenses carry some loss of driving privileges, it is important that you take the charges seriously. First and second offenses typically result in a temporary loss of driving privileges, but a third offense can result in a license cancellation. If you are a repeat or felony DUI offender, it could also face vehicle forfeiture.

U.S. Supreme Court: Warrant needed for blood test in DWI cases

In the recent case, Missouri v. McNeely, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that police officers must obtain a warrant before subjecting a suspected drunk driver to a blood test. Justice Clarence Thomas was the only justice to oppose the decision, making the final vote eight to one.

What You Need to Know about Minnesota’s Drunk Driving Laws

Minnesota takes drunk driving very seriously. If you get caught behind the wheel while intoxicated, you face severe penalties and other serious repercussions. The best defense to a drunk driving charge is to never drink and drive, but if you do find yourself facing Minnesota DWI charges, you should promptly contact a skilled drunk driving lawyer.

Warrantless DWI Tests Tossed In Stearns Co.

Max Keller of Keller Criminal Defense Attorneys recently won the first known victory on the McNeely warrantless DWI testing issue in an Order from Judge Grunke in a Stearns Co. Implied Consent hearing challenging a Driver’s License Revocation. Two other Judges recently issues similar rulings in Washington County and Sibley County.

Former state senate staffer accused of DWI in Lilydale, Minnesota

Many people may believe that a person is charged immediately after a drunk driving investigation in Minnesota. That is true some of the time, however, many factors may arise that delay the charges. A felony DWI, an investigation into a criminal vehicular operation offense, and other DWI investigations can take days, weeks, or more as prosecutors pore over the evidence in deciding what charges to bring. DWI investigations involving toxicology testing of blood or urine samples can create significant delays in charging.

Twin Cities airport worker arrested for DWI after alleged incident with airplane

Failure to yield allegations have led to an Inver Grove Heights man being charges with driving while impaired. Officials say that a truck driver failed to yield for an airplane that was backing away from Terminal 2 at the Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport. The man accused of DWI was reportedly driving a service truck at the airport Thursday night.

Choosing a Minnesota DWI Defense Attorney

If you’ve been charged with a DWI and you’re looking for an attorney, you have a LOT of options. Hundreds of attorneys in Minnesota claim to handle DUI cases. But not all DWI attorneys are created equal. Some will charge you a lot of money and do a great job. Some will charge you a lot of money and not do anything. Etc., Etc.

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