DWI

You suddenly feel tired after attending a surprise party while driving. You decide to park at the curb and wait until you get your senses back. A police officer suddenly knocks on your window and asks if you are all right. Confident that you have done nothing wrong,...

The moment you face a DWI charge, the clock starts ticking on your driving privileges. In Minnesota, this usually means automatic license suspension. Upon your arrest, law enforcement will take your driver's license. They will provide you with a temporary license...

The consequences of a DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) charge can have repercussions years after the incident. One of the concerns of first-time offenders and people experienced with these types of charges is the financial burden of the offense. Your priorities after...

A night out with friends, a celebratory drink after a big win – sometimes, what starts as an innocent evening can take a turn for the worse. Getting pulled over for suspicion of DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) can be a frightening and confusing experience. The...

When Minnesota police make a traffic stop for suspected intoxication, they must establish probable cause to make an arrest. Once an officer has accomplished this and has taken an individual into custody, processing of the case begins. If the arrest was based on...

In Minnesota and elsewhere, legal terminology is often confusing. For example, consider the terms “reasonable suspicion” and “probable cause.” These terms are often mistaken for meaning the same thing but they refer to separate issues. While both may come into play...

In Minnesota and throughout the country, police officers must establish probable cause to make a drunk driving arrest. They must also have a legitimate reason for making a traffic stop. For example, if a police officer witnesses your vehicle swerving in and out of its...

A Minnesota police officer must have a legitimate reason for making a traffic stop. Issues like a brake light not functioning, a radar gun registering excessive speed or an officer witnessing an unsafe lane change would generally be considered good reasons. These are...

During the holiday season, Minnesota travelers are understandably at greater risk for drunk driving accidents. In many states, police set up sobriety checkpoints to conduct preliminary screenings of motorists at random, for instance, by stopping every few cars passing...

Seeing flashing lights atop a police car behind one’s vehicle in traffic is an unsettling experience. Several issues may increase anxiety, such as if the driver has never been pulled over before or has had a beer or other alcoholic beverage before getting behind the...