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Sep: 29, 2012

Court: DWI vehicle forfeiture not subject to Minnesota exempt property law

A man was stopped in Minneapolis in April 2011 and ultimately charged with first-degree driving while impaired, a felony level offense in Minnesota. He reportedly pled guilty to the felony DWI in the criminal case. But as this blog has reported, a DWI case in Minnesota may also be accompanied by other legal action in civil court, if a defendant timely challenges the implied consent license revocation, or files a court challenge to an administrative vehicle forfeiture that can follow specified DWI arrests.

Sep: 29, 2012

Plymouth Man Accused of Felony Fleeing, 3rd Degree DWI in Crystal

Most drivers know that Minnesota law places the legal limit for alcohol for a Minnesota driver at 0.08 percent blood alcohol concentration. However, Minnesota’s driving while impaired and implied consent laws also have other friction points related to a driver’s alcohol level.

Aug: 29, 2012

Future Archbishop of San Francisco Arrested for Drunk Driving

When someone in Minnesota is charged with a drunk driving, it is not necessary to simply throw in the towel and say “I’m sorry.” Though taking responsibility for one’s actions is admirable, apologizing implies that one has done something wrong. In fact, in may not be in one’s best interest to make any statement at all after being charged with DUI until one speaks with an experienced DUI defense attorney.

Aug: 29, 2012

Second-Offense DUI Charges Can Carry Serious Consequences

In Minnesota, a conviction for a second-offense DUI can result in a jail sentence from 30 days up to seven years behind bars. This is why anyone who has a conviction for DUI on their record should be very concerned if they are facing a second or subsequent drunk driving offense.

Aug: 02, 2012

Federal government pushes Minnesota for new drunk driving laws

With the sheer number of anti-drunk driving campaigns on Minnesota televisions and radios, many people in Minneapolis would assume that Minnesota is one of the strictest states when it comes to driving while intoxicated. Surprisingly, it is not. Minnesota is one of 33 states that does not require people convicted for the first time of drunk driving to install an ignition interlock. Unless a driver has a blood alcohol content that is two times the legal limit or higher or is being convicted of a second or subsequent drunk driving offense, Minnesotans do not need to have these devices in their vehicles.

Jul: 29, 2012

Police: Woman Accused of DWI Drugs After Woodbury Accident

Woodbury Police accuse a St. Paul woman of driving while impaired based upon medication after she was allegedly involved in a January car accident. Law enforcement claims that the woman was in and out of coherence after being in the accident. Police had been in the area of her home to investigate a call reporting an alleged domestic dispute.

Apr: 22, 2011

Kids should know prom fun doesn’t depend on underage drinking

“Everyone is doing it!” That’s a common reply that parents and teachers might hear from teenagers who are trying to defend less-than-ideal behavior. And at this time of year, that statement is probably being used more than ever.

Feb: 01, 2011

Drinking and driving may have caused deadly Brooklyn Center crash

A car accident caused by drinking and driving can hurt the families of all of the individuals involved. On Saturday night a fatal car accident occurred in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. The car accident killed a 21-year-old female and a 22-year-old male who were stopped at a red light together. The 21-year-old driver that caused the crash is suspected of drinking and driving.

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