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Tag: Drunk Driving Charges

From DWIs to other offenses, are pro athletes system targets?

Are professional baseball players, football stars and other high-profile athletes targeted by police? That’s the argument that one Major League Baseball player made when pulled over by police in Atlanta in April and charged with DWI and speeding, both charges that were dropped weeks later.

Hennepin County student campaigns address underage drinking

For most Minnesota high schools, prom season has already come and gone. But the risks of underage drinking, DWI arrests and crashes are still upon us. Why? Because high school graduations are just around the corner. In fact, Hopkins seniors graduate today, and next week, it is Minnetonka seniors’ turns to say goodbye to their high school careers.

Minnesota study suggests sporting events create DWI risk and more

According to sources, baseball stadiums across the country have reported an increase in the amount and severity of rowdy behavior during professional sports games. It is believed that this increase has been caused in part by alcohol consumption and the influx of younger, college-aged fans who have been frequenting the stadiums.

Court: Party hosts not to blame for underage drinking and crash

It’s not easy for any parent or loved one to lose a family member or friend. It is natural to look for someone to blame in such instances, and sometimes that blame is just. If someone owed a responsibility to someone and their negligence leads to death, then the courts will often hold negligent parties accountable, criminally, civilly or both.

Minnesota court finds cracks in windshield-related DWI defense

It all basically started with a windshield. A crack in a Burnsville woman’s windshield prompted what has become a debated DWI and assault case. It’s gone through the district court and recently was heard and ruled upon by the Court of Appeals of Minnesota.

Drinking and Flying Don’t Mix? Drunk Flyer Detoxed and Sent to Jail After Assaulting Cops

A reminder for travelers drinking and flying: maybe do your drinking after you get on the plane. Earlier this weekend, a Minneapolis flyer was arrested when she had the police called on her for being extremely intoxicated while waiting to board a plane at the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport. Not only was she not allowed to board her flight, she was also taken in to custody. The police planned to merely send her to Detox to sleep it off. But, that was not good enough for her.

Minnesota debate: Should Sunday liquor sales be legalized?

In this time of economic hardship, it isn’t surprising that Minnesota lawmakers are debating whether to allow liquor sales on Sundays. Most states already allow this, with Minnesota being one of the only 13 states left to take on the more progressive business option regarding alcohol.

Ignition interlock devices required for Minnesota DWI in July

For most people, driving is a necessity. We need to drive to get to work, to go to the grocery store and run various other errands – that includes Minnesota DWI offenders who have had their licenses pulled. That’s apparently why so many DWI offenders whose licenses are suspended wind up driving anyway.

What special efforts are used in Minnesota DWI enforcement?

Prior to the Labor Day holiday we discussed the intense law enforcement presence on Minnesota roads seeking to enforce Minnesota drunk driving laws. Events, celebrations and holidays often bring increased patrols, as police think that more people will be out on the roads who may be impaired because of changes in routine associated with an event.

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