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Jan: 27, 2014

Minnesota law enforcement makes 2,573 DWI arrests in December

During December, law enforcement agencies all across Minnesota beefed up their enforcement of Minnesota’s laws regarding driving while impaired. Extra patrols were frequently used statewide throughout the holiday season. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety says that 2,573 drivers were arrested on DWI charges during the month of September. A total of 314 law enforcement agencies were involved in the statewide tally.

Jan: 27, 2014

Burnsville man arrested for felony fleeing police, DWI

Minnesota’s implied consent and driving while impaired laws are a complex jigsaw puzzle that allows prosecutors to use a variety of aggravating factors to enhance a Minnesota DWI charge. However, prosecutors often tack on other allegations to bring additional charges after a suspected DWI investigation.

Jan: 27, 2014

Minnesota DWI laws extend beyond charges

The Minnesota Department of public safety says that during the first ten days of the state’s December enforcement campaign targeting driving while impaired, multiple Minnesota law enforcement agencies have arrested drivers on DWI allegations that include blood alcohol levels of 0.30 percent or greater.

Jan: 27, 2014

Early tally in December Minnesota DWI enforcement reaches 823 arrests

This blog recently discussed that law enforcement is increasing its patrols throughout December, seeking to find drunk drivers. The statewide driving while impaired enforcement effort involves nearly 400 Minnesota law enforcement agencies. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety is reportedly helping to coordinate the increased DWI patrols.

Jan: 27, 2014

Man arrested for DWI-related charges after Stillwater nursing home accident

A Rochester man was arrested in suspicion of driving while impaired after a car accident at a Stillwater nursing home. Police claim the man stole his girlfriend’s sport utility vehicle and around 1:00 Sunday morning struck two cars in Stillwater, before running the SUV into a nursing home. The 31-year-old man may be facing serious charges, including felony motor vehicle theft, second degree DWI and criminal vehicular operation (CVO) related to the allegations. The second-degree DWI and the CVO charges the man may be facing are gross misdemeanor charges.

Jan: 27, 2014

December brings more DWI patrols to Minnesota roads

Just before Thanksgiving, this blog reported that law enforcement in Minnesota planned to ramp up enforcement of Minnesota’s tough laws against driving while impaired. Not surprisingly, increased enforcement of Minnesota DWI laws is planned throughout the holiday season. Local police and state troopers across the state are participating in the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign throughout Minnesota during the entire month of December.

Jan: 27, 2014

DWI Forces FAA Director to Resign

Proving once again that DWI’s can and do happen to anyone and everyone, from all walks of life, all classes, all races, and all educational levels, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) resigned yesteday over his weekend arrest for Driving over the limit. Compounding his problems is the fact that FAA Administator Babbitt is in charge of an organization which promotes safety in the skies, and by the airlines, including combatting terrorism.

Jan: 27, 2014

Driving After Cancellation, DAR, DAS, and DAC: an Attorney Can Save Your DL

DAR, DAS, and DAC are commonly charged crimes in Minnesota. DAR is Driving After Revocation, DAS is Driving After Suspension, and DAC is Driving After Cancellation. All 3 of these crimes are commonly referred to as “driving without a [valid] license.” What happens to you in Minnesota if you plead guilty to DAR, DAS, or DAC?

Jan: 27, 2014

Intoxilyzer Source Code Update

On December 1, 2011, the Minnesota Supreme Court held oral arguments on the Intoxilyzer 5000 Source Code issue regarding the software used in Minnesota DWI breath tests. This appeal is the THIRD time the Supreme Court has considered the Intoxilyzer Source Code in the last 6 years!

Jan: 27, 2014

Can a Misdemeanor DWI Conviction Prevent Entry into Canada?

A DWI conviction may have many “collateral” or hidden consequences. These Hidden Consequences of a DWI can include losing your job, having your driver’s license revoked, getting higher insurance rates or even being dropped by your car Insurance company, having your vehicle forfeited or taken away by the police, etc. In the last few years, a new Hidden Consequence of getting a DWI has been hitting many people–especially in Minnesota and other Northern or Midwestern states that are close to Canada:

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