Category: DWI

Driving Drunk with Kids in the Car

When a driver is intoxicated and driving with kids in the car, he/she may be arrested and charged with aggravated DUI as well as child endangerment. Both crimes may be charged as felony offenses with harsh penalties, including jail time.

No Breathalyzer Test? You Could Still Be Convicted

A breathalyzer test is only one way for a police officer to determine drunk driving. There are a variety of other field sobriety tests that can be used to see if a driver is driving under the influence.

MN Bill Would Permanently Revoke 5-Time DWI Offenders

Minnesota has recently introduced a bill which will take a driver's license away after a fifth DWI offense. According to Rep. Dario Anselmo, the shocking story of Danny Lee Bettcher, of New York Mills, is what inspired the proposal.

Hand Sanitizer Could Land You in Jail

If an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is used during a breathalyzer test, the test may show a false positive result which could lead to a DUI charge.