Despite our warning that police would be out in full force over the Thanksgiving holiday, law enforcement noted that 409 drivers were arrested and charged with DWI over the Thanksgiving holiday stretch. As we mentioned last week, law enforcement officials are currently adding extra DWI patrols to keep the roads safe. The year-end crackdown began […]
“What’s My Why” DWI Campaign Underway In Minnesota
The Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety announced that the final DWI campaign is underway across the state. The extra DWI patrols actually began the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and will run through the holiday season, ending after New Year’s Day. The campaign has been dubbed “What’s My Why,” and it is aimed at getting people to […]
Minnesota Launching Roadside Testing Pilot Program To Detect High Drivers
Beginning in December, some Minnesota police officers will begin using two new roadside devices to determine if someone is driving under the influence of drugs. The two new roadside tests (the SoToxa Oral Fluid Mobile Analyzer and the Drager DrugTest 5000) are part of a pilot program that is being overseen by the Minnesota Office […]
Legal Help After A Thanksgiving DWI In Minnesota
The upcoming stretch of days that includes Blackout Wednesday, Thanksgiving, Black Friday and the weekend is usually a busy time for Minnesotans and for the team at Appelman Law Firm. There is oftentimes a lot of time off, travel and alcohol consumption during this stretch of days, and if you make some poor decisions, you […]
How The Observation Period Affects DWI Test Results
If police conduct a traffic stop and believe that you may be under the influence of alcohol, they can’t just remove you from the vehicle and force you to take a breath test within minutes of pulling you over. Among other things, Minnesota requires that an “Observation Period” be held before a suspect provides a […]
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