The upcoming stretch of days that includes Blackout Wednesday, Thanksgiving, Black Friday and the weekend is usually a busy time for Minnesotans and for the team at Appelman Law Firm. There is oftentimes a lot of time off, travel and alcohol consumption during this stretch of days, and if you make some poor decisions, you […]
Blacked Out Or Passed Out DWI – Will I Face Harsher Consequences?
The affectionately named “Blackout Wednesday” is almost here, and it is one of the most dangerous days on the roads in Minnesota. The term gets its name from the fact that most people don’t have school or work on Thanksgiving, so many people decide to celebrate the upcoming holiday by having some drinks with family […]
How Kids In Your Car Affects Your DUI
Driving drunk is always a poor decision, but the issue is amplified even more when you have passengers in the vehicle at the time of your arrest, especially if these passengers are your children. If you’re arrested for drunk driving with your kids or other minors in the vehicle, you’ll face upgraded DWI charges and […]
Do Minors Have To Blow Into A Breathalyzer When Asked By Police?
If police suspect that a driver is under the influence of alcohol, they may ask the driver to blow into a breathalyzer to determine their blood alcohol concentration. Drivers are well within their rights to refuse to blow into a breathalyzer, but doing so will trigger an Implied Consent violation, so you need to evaluate […]
How The Observation Period Affects DWI Test Results
If police conduct a traffic stop and believe that you may be under the influence of alcohol, they can’t just remove you from the vehicle and force you to take a breath test within minutes of pulling you over. Among other things, Minnesota requires that an “Observation Period” be held before a suspect provides a […]
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