Driving in Minnesota is a privilege that comes with responsibilities. One of these is the state's implied consent rule. The law means that by driving in Minnesota, you automatically agree to submit to chemical tests if a police officer suspects you're under the...
Minnesota driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges can lead to many different consequences. The criminal courts can incarcerate a driver, order them to pay large fines and suspend their driving privileges. People convicted of DWI offenses may lose their jobs or...
When most people hear the words “felony” or "misdemeanor,” they probably think of a crime show on TV or a movie about detectives trying to find bad guys and then lawyers going after them in court. While some of what we see on TV is close to reality, most of it is not....
It may come as no surprise that accusations of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs can be a daunting experience. Allegations of such behavior alone may take a toll on your reputation within the community, and you might have concerns...
While dealing with a routine traffic stop can be difficult under any scenario, it may seem like receiving a ticket is the worst that could happen. However, should authorities suspect the presence of impairment, what happens next could prove far more intimidating, and...
If a Minnesota police officer pulls you over in traffic, the next few minutes of your life may be a bit unsettling. If you were driving down a highway at excessive speeds, moments before the patrol lights started flashing, you can make an educated guess as to the...
You have worked incredibly hard to get to where you are today. You have a career that required you to obtain a professional license, whether it be medical, legal, driver’s, engineering — whatever. Without that license, you may lose your ability to work in your field...
Minnesota, like all other states, has strict laws when it comes to drunk driving. Of course, any person could make a mistake and get behind the wheel after having one too many. It is also possible for officers to arrest a person even though his or her blood alcohol...