Category: DWI

Recent research has revealed that victim impact panels (VIP) may have a significant effect on DWI recidivism rates.

Drugs don't have to be illegal to result in DWI charges in Minnesota. Although the consumption of medications that can be purchased over the counter or prescribed by a physician is not against the law, many of these types of drugs can cause significant side effects that can impair a person's ability to safely, and legally operate a motor vehicle.

DWI are extremely serious criminal charges in Minnesota. The state does not provide a statutory provision on whether reckless plea bargains can be accepted, but a DWI attorney can create the bargain for an offender.

While breathalyzers are considered to be reliable tests for blood alcohol levels, they may return false positive results for people who have diabetes.

Residents of Minnesota who share ownership in a motor vehicle can now take advantage of an innocent joint-owner defense, thanks to a recent amendment to Minnesota law.

Teenagers who drink and drive are at higher risk for serious injury and death than adults, because they're more vulnerable to the effects of alcohol.

The State of Minnesota's 2016 report on DWI related incidence, arrests, and fatalities shows that DWI arrests and recidivism rates are dropping.