Updating a previous story that we shared on our blog, a Chisago County woman pleaded guilty last week to one count of driving while intoxicated. As we detailed in that original story, Kara Ffrench, 60, was originally charged with driving under the influence after a farmer called police to report that a bus was stuck […]
Everything You Need To Know About A Minnesota DWI
Every year, thousands of Minnesotans find themselves facing a Driving While Intoxicated charge after getting behind the wheel when they shouldn’t have. Oftentimes this arrest is uncharted territory for the driver, as even those previously convicted of a DWI will face additional challenges and potential penalties as a result of their subsequent charge. To help […]
Minnesota Police Planning Extra St. Patrick’s Day DUI Enforcement
In the movie The Perfect Storm, two storms fronts and a hurricane combine to create the aforementioned “perfect storm” that threatens Greg Clooney, Mark Wahlberg and the rest of the crew on the Andrea Gail. A similar perfect storm is brewing in Minnesota this Friday, but police are taking steps to get out in front […]
Illegally Obtained Evidence Can Now Be Used In Minnesota Courts
Although it sounds more like a headline we’d use on April Fool’s Day, sadly, it’s not. Yesterday the Minnesota Supreme Court issued a ruling saying unconstitutionally seized evidence can be used in the court of law. Now, it wasn’t exactly that straightforward, but it should still be a cause for concern for the general public. […]
Minnesota DUIs At Lowest Levels in 20 Years
The number of DUI arrests across the state of Minnesota fell to its lowest level since 20 years, and authorities say improved enforcement and shifting public perception of drinking and driving are the biggest reasons for the decline. Minnesota police arrested 25,719 individuals for driving under the influence in 2013, and while that number still […]
