As we’ve talked about on the blog numerous times in the past, individuals who have been convicted of a DWI in Minnesota have the option to have a special license plate installed on their vehicle. These are known as special registration plates, but they have affectionately earned the nickname “whiskey” plates over the years because […]
Appeals Court Rules Private Car A Public Space
The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled earlier today that a person’s vehicle is considered a public place in regards to the state’s permit-to-carry law. The ruling centered around the case of Kyaw Be Bee, who was pulled over near Larpenteur Avenue and Interstate 35E in May of 2022 on suspicion of stealing a catalytic converter. […]
Red Light And Speed Cameras May Soon Be Coming To Minneapolis
Minnesota lawmakers are hoping to greenlight a pilot project that would bring traffic enforcement cameras to Minneapolis and other metro-area communities. If lawmakers get their way, the four-year pilot program would authorize red light and speed cameras in areas near schools and areas deemed high-risk zones based on previous crash data. The cameras would be […]
St. Paul Police Getting Special Trucks To Crack Down On Distracted Driving
Law enforcement officials in the east metro area will soon be getting specialized pickup trucks in order to have a better view into vehicles to help crack down on dangerous driving behaviors. The higher vantage point should allow police officers to more easily see if another driver is texting behind the wheel or failing to […]
Vikings Suspend Coach For Three Weeks Following DWI Conviction
The Minnesota Vikings recently announced that have suspended offensive coordinator Wes Phillips for three weeks without pay following the resolution of his criminal case where he was originally charged with misdemeanor DWI. As we discussed on the original blog, Phillips was arrested back in December on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. A breathalyzer test revealed […]
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