If you plan on ringing in America’s independence on the lake this upcoming weekend, make sure that you have a sober boat captain, because police will be out in extra force looking for inebriated drivers. According to the news release, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the Minnesota State Patrol, county sheriff’s offices and other […]
Can You Drink A Beer While Driving A Boat In Minnesota?
Now that the weather is warming up, we can expect to get an increase of calls from individuals who were charged with driving a boat while under the influence of alcohol. Boating While Intoxicated is similar to a Driving While Intoxicated charge you might receive while driving a car, but there are some clear differences. […]
4th Of July DUI in Minnesota
The Fourth of July holiday is almost here, and many people have extended weekends or have tomorrow off. This mean means a lot of Minnesotans will ring in the holiday with some spirits, especially now that Sunday liquor sales are legal in Minnesota. But if you’re going to have a drink while you’re at the […]
What You Should Know About Boating While Intoxicated
(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 […]
What Boats Are Subjected To Minnesota’s BWI Law?
Memorial Day weekend is almost here, and for many, the holiday represents the first time they’ll be able to get their boat out on the water or up to their cottage. However, it’s also a very deadly weekend on the roads for a number of reasons: High number of drivers on the road. High speeds. […]