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Category: DWI

Extra DWI patrols planned for Minnesota roads for the Fourth of July, and weekend

The Fourth of July is a time for celebrations and festivities in communities all across Minnesota. Many families gather to celebrate together over the national holiday. But like any holiday period, Minnesota law enforcement agencies gear up for extra enforcement of Minnesota’s tough drunk driving laws.

Can a bicyclist be charged with DWI in Minnesota?

A recent informal survey taken at the University of Minnesota indicates that many students at the U may believe that drinking and riding a bicycle could lead to driving while impaired charges in Minnesota. Generally, the Minnesota DWI statutes do not apply to a bicycle, if the bike is powered solely by a human being.

Police: Shakopee choir disturbance escalates to DWI, assault charges

Scott County prosecutors claim that a Georgia man created a ruckus at a recent choir concert at Shakopee High School May 24. Authorities say that in the end, the 34-year-old man was arrested. The slate of criminal charges includes allegations of driving while impaired and fourth-degree assault.

Minnesota man accused of Taser assault during DWI stop gets 44 months

Last October, this blog reported a story involving an alleged drunk driving case that included allegations that a Northern Minnesota man assaulted a state trooper with her own Taser. Law enforcement had alleged that the Akeley, Minnesota, man had grabbed the trooper’s Taser when she was placing handcuffs on the man arrest his arrest for driving while impaired.

Felony DWI charges filed against Minnetonka man arrested in Hopkins

A Minnetonka man was reportedly pulled over in Hopkins recently for allegedly rolling through a stop. The officer says that he blew the air horn on his patrol car several times before the 25-year-old driver pulled over. The officer conducting the stop says that at some point during the traffic stop, the Minnetonka man admitted having “a few” drinks. Ultimately, the officer arrested the Minnetonka man on suspicion of driving while impaired.

Minnesota Felony DWI or Gross Misdemeanor DWI–Part II

If you are facing Minnesota felony DWI charges, then if convicted you may be un-employable, and you will lose your right to vote and your gun rights. If you are convicted of a Gross Misdemeanor 2nd Degree DWI or 3rd Degree DWI, you may go to jail for up to a year and/or be on probation for up to 6 years. That’s why you need to call a Minnesota Felony DWI Criminal Defense Attorney ASAP. If you’ve never been charged with a crime before, you may be curious as to what the typical procedures are for going to Court. In our last blog we discussed what happens up through your bail hearing or Rule 5 hearing; now we discuss Minnesota Omnibus Hearings.

Minnesota Felony DWI or Gross Misdemeanor DWI–Part I

If you are facing Minnesota felony DWI charges, then if convicted you may be un-employable, and you will lose your right to vote and your gun rights. If you are convicted of a Gross Misdemeanor 2nd Degree DWI or 3rd Degree DWI, you may go to jail for up to a year and/or be on probation for up to 6 years. That’s why you need to call a Minnesota Felony DWI Criminal Defense Attorney ASAP. If you’ve never been charged with a crime before, you may be curious as to what the typical procedures are for going to Court.

Minnesota Misdemeanor DWI or 4th Degree DWI Defense

Being charged with a crime – any crime – is a scary proposition. You will need a Minnesota 4th Degree DWI Misdemeanor Criminal Defense Attorney to help you. You may be curious as to what the typical procedures are for going to Court. When do you go to Court? What happens at a Court appearance? When is a trial? This guide provides some basic information on what to expect.

Northfield man accused of felony DWI in Golden Valley

Golden Valley Police reportedly arrested a Northfield man on suspicion of felony drunk driving May 4. Law enforcement says that they received a report from a caller that someone was “slumped over” in a vehicle that was stopped at a Highway 100 exit ramp. Police responded to the area of Highway 100 and Highway 55 and claim to have found the Northfield man asleep in the driver’s seat of a pickup truck. Police claim that the truck was idling and the gearshift was in the “drive” position when they arrived at the scene.

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