According to a report by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, one in seven Minnesota drivers has a DWI on their record. In the latest DPS report, statistics show 570,191 Minnesota residents have at least one DWI on their record, and 1,265 have more than 10 DWI’s. The numbers were released following the national “Drive […]
What is Ignition Interlock?
The ignition interlock system involves those who are punished for DUI. If convicted of a DWI, a judge may order a mandatory ignition interlock device to be installed in the offender’s car. The device requires the driver to perform a breath test every time they attempt to start the car. An additional test is required […]
7 Easy Tips to Protect Yourself from a DUI
This is a guest blog courtesy of the accident lawyer experts at Accidents.com. Most people believe DUI convictions are straightforward – you get pulled over, blow above the legal limit, and automatically spend the night in jail while hunting down some expert DWI lawyers or DUI accident attorneys. But, they’re not always that simple. There […]
[Podcast] – DWI Basics
Minnesota Defense Attorney, Avery Appelman, recently recorded the first of many Appelman Law Firm podcasts. This podcast focuses on the basics of DWI charges in MN. Topics covered include: The difference between DWI & DUI Physical Control BAC testing & the implied consent law What to Do if pulled over for DWI What NOT to […]
[Video] – DWI Do’s
Back in June we premiered our first video – “DWI Don’ts” – an entertaining look at what not to do if pulled over for DUI. Now we bring you the sequel, “DWI Do’s.” This is a companion video that explains how to act and what to say if pulled over for drunk driving. Watch it […]
