Even if you’ve never had a DWI in your life, you probably have a basic understanding of Minnesota’s ignition interlock program. Essentially, an ignition interlock is a device that requires the user to provide a valid breath sample before a car’s ignition will start. This breath test ensures that the driver does not drive with […]
Another Minnesota Bus Driver Charged With DWI
For the third time in a short period, we are sharing the story of a Minnesota bus driver who faces criminal charges after allegedly trying to operate a school bus with children on board while under the influence of alcohol. Last Wednesday, police descended on Park High School in Cottage Grove after staff had called […]
Questionable Minnesota Supreme Court Decision Takes Away Some 4th Amendment Rights
The Minnesota Supreme Court upheld a decision by the Court of Appeals that defined a person’s private vehicle as a public space in regards to carrying firearms in public. The decision stems from the original case of Kyaw Be Bee, who was stopped by police in St. Paul back in 2022. During the traffic stop, […]
Who Has More DUIs – Minnesota Or Wisconsin?
Minnesota and Wisconsin try to one-up each other in many ways. These two bordering states battle for Paul Bunyan’s Axe in college football, each boast over 1,000 beautiful lakes and have many redeeming qualities, but there are also distinctions that one would rather the other be known for. Having more drunk drivers is one of […]
Blood Test Or Breathalyzer, Which Should You Choose?
If you are pulled over and police suspect that you may be under the influence of alcohol, they may eventually ask you to submit bodily evidence to either confirm their suspicions or clear you of operating while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This is commonly done with a breathalyzer, which as we’ve talked […]
