(Guest blog provided by the Arizona DUI Team) We’re all familiar with driving under the influence or DUI. Most of us drive cars, and we’ve seen how much of the spotlight has been trained on fatal car accidents where alcohol is involved. What isn’t getting much attention, however, is boating under the influence (BUI), perhaps […]
Drinking On A Boat In Minnesota – Understanding The BWI Law
The spring season is here, and soon enough the weather will be warm enough for people to take their boat out on the lake for the first time. Whether you like to fish, ski or simply float at the sand bar, oftentimes the time spent on the water is paired with some alcoholic beverages. But what […]
4th of July in Minnesota – DUIs, BWIs, and Speeding Tickets
According to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, the 4th of July is the deadliest single day of the year. Drunk driving has typically accounted for 30 percent of traffic deaths in Minnesota, but that number rose to an average of 65 percent on the Fourth of July between 2008 and 2012. Historically, the 4th […]
Minnesota DNR to Crack Down on Boating DUIs This Weekend
The Minnesota DNR will be cracking down on drunken boaters this weekend as part of a nationwide effort called “Operation Dry Water.” The operation, which begins Friday and will run through Sunday, hopes to spread the message that you will face serious consequences if you’re caught boating while intoxicated. That message was reiterated by DNR […]
