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Jan: 27, 2014

Court: Defendant was not entitled to challenge DWI urine test reliability

The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a defendant who has been charged with driving while impaired based upon a “first-void” urine test is not entitled to a hearing to challenge the reliability of that urine test because blood alcohol concentration is not relevant in a DWI case involving a urine test.

Jan: 27, 2014

Andover woman accused of underage drinking, false ID

A 20-year-old Andover woman was charged in late January with several crimes after she called police to report a potential theft. Hopkins police say that an officer went to an establishment in Hopkins to investigate the alleged theft. The officer arrived at the Wild Boar shortly after 2:00 in the morning.

Jan: 27, 2014

Police to crackdown on DWI in 13 Minnesota counties in 2012

The state has selected 13 counties for increased enforcement of driving while intoxicated. Increased enforcement will likely lead to an increase in drunk driving charges across the 13 counties in Minnesota. One new county was added to the list. Sherburne will be added after Itasca County was removed last year.

Jan: 27, 2014

Prosecutors formally charge Mankato anchor with DWI

Alcohol testing under Minnesota’s implied consent law has seen a number of challenges in recent years. This blog has reported the issues challenging the Intoxilyzer machines that are currently under review in the Minnesota Supreme Court. Last year, this blog discussed the issue of whether police can request a urine sample without a warrant under the implied consent laws and use the test results in the criminal case involving driving while impaired charges.

Jan: 27, 2014

DPS: 13 counties targeted for increased Minnesota DWI patrols

On any given day in Minnesota, law enforcement agencies seek to make traffic stops, hoping to enforce Minnesota’s driving while impaired laws. Most drivers here in Minnesota are accustomed to increased DWI enforcement details surrounding holiday periods.

Jan: 27, 2014

Man charged with DWI test-refusal in Inver Grove Heights

An employee of an Inver Grove Heights gentleman’s club reportedly offered to call a cab for a patron. Apparently, according to the employee, the patron declined the cab ride home and later left the establishment. The 51-year-old Florida resident is now facing serious Minnesota DWI charges.

Jan: 27, 2014

Minnesota man charged with DWI

A DWI charge in Minnesota carries with it many potential consequences. These include jail time, fines, and revocation or suspension of a driver’s license. The severity of the consequences depends on the driver’s prior record, if any, and the particular facts of the current charge.

Jan: 27, 2014

Alleged Minnesota ice fishing mishap leads to ATV DWI charges

It certainly has been an unusual year in terms of weather in Minnesota. The recent precipitation has provided many parts of the state with at least a dusting of snow, or more. It is important for Minnesotans to remember that Minnesota’s laws prohibiting driving while impaired extend beyond allegations involving cars, SUVs and other traditional vehicles.

Jan: 27, 2014

Warrantless blood tests in DWI cases, states disagree, P 2

In the last post, this blog began a discussion of high court rulings at the federal and state levels concerning whether a warrant is necessary under the Constitution to draw blood during a driving while impaired investigation.

Jan: 27, 2014

Warrantless blood tests in DWI cases, Missouri says no in McNeely, states disagree, P 1

Many of the stories on this blog directly involve issues that directly arise under Minnesota’s implied consent and driving while impaired laws. However, Minnesota criminal defense attorneys know that violations of rights guaranteed under the United States Constitution can arise in DWI cases all across the country.

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