Jan: 29, 2014

DWI and Canada, New Rules May Not Help All With DWI Convictions

Previously in this space, we have discussed a number of the direct and indirect consequences of a DWI conviction in Minnesota. State laws generally govern many consequences, including sentencing issues and the impact a DWI arrest can have on a driver’s privilege to drive. However, a Minnesota DWI and Canada do Not mix well.

Jan: 29, 2014

DWI and Canada: Can My Minnesota DWI Keep Me Out of Canada?

Having just returned from Canada for a wedding of my relative, the author of this blog, Criminal Defense and DWI attorney Max A. Keller, is reminded that this is summer travel season when many Minnesotans with DWI’s on their records may go to Canada to cool off and vacation. Accordingly, we thought it was a good time to remind you about the dangers of trying to get into Canada with a Minnesota DWI on your record.

Jan: 27, 2014

North Dakota Trooper snagged for DWI

A North Dakota Trooper recently was arrested for Minnesota felony DWI. This goes to show that even a police officer can make a mistake. And even a police officer will commit a DWI sometimes. And finally, even one cop will actually, sometimes, arrest another cop for impaired driving. When the cops get arrested, they turn to Keller Criminal Defense Attorneys. Call for Help now at 1-866-929-7597.

Jan: 27, 2014

DWI and Canada, relaxed rules up north may not help all with DWI convictions

This blog has discussed a number of the direct and indirect consequences of a DWI conviction in Minnesota. State laws generally govern many consequences, including sentencing issues and the impact a DWI arrest can have on a driver’s privilege to drive.

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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DWI and Canada, New Rules May Not Help All With DWI Convictions

DWI and Canada: Can My Minnesota DWI Keep Me Out of Canada?

North Dakota Trooper snagged for DWI

DWI and Canada, relaxed rules up north may not help all with DWI convictions

Can a Misdemeanor DWI Conviction Prevent Entry into Canada?

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