We’ve written before on what you should and shouldn’t do when pulled over for DUI, but those tips don’t necessarily apply to every encounter you may have with the police. So here are 8 tips to remember during any police encounter. Respect the officer. Don’t mouth off or argue. Answer their questions politely. Remain calm […]
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 […]
Making Sense of the MN Implied Consent Law
The Implied Consent Law has an enormous impact on DWI charges and proceedings in Minnesota. This law governs the testing of motorists for controlled substances. However, too few drivers understand what the law means for their rights. According to the Implied Consent law in Minnesota, anybody who chooses to operate a motor vehicle within the […]
Prescription Drug DWI Part 2: The Procedures
Oxycontin doesn’t register on a breathalyzer, so how does law enforcement test for drug impairment? While the penalties are the same as for an alcohol DWI offense, the testing procedure for a drug DWI is far different. When a drug DWI is suspected, the officer on duty will call a DRE expert to complete a […]
Prescription Drug DWI Part 1: The Laws
Alcohol and hard drugs aren’t the only substances that can land you a DWI conviction. Driving under the influence of many prescription drugs can also carry the same penalties. Minnesota Statute 169A.20 defines “driving while impaired” to include driving under the influence of… Any amount of controlled substance classified as Schedule I or II; A […]
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