A number of new laws went into effect on August 1, and one that flew under the radar was in regards special registration license plates. These plates, oftentimes affectionately called “Whiskey Plates,” are reserved for someone who needs to apply for the special plates after a DWI conviction. We’ve talked about whiskey plates in depth […]
Drugged Driving Arrests Nearly Double Over Last Four Years In Minnesota
Drugged driving arrests nearly doubled over the last four years compared to the four-year period before it, according to new data from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS). The DPS noted that there were 15,810 drugged driving arrests between 2018 and 2022, up from 8,096 between 2013 and 2017. That represents a 96 percent […]
Marijuana Odor Not Enough Evidence For Warrantless Vehicle Search
The Minnesota State Supreme Court ruled earlier this week that marijuana odor is not enough evidence in and of itself to conduct a warrantless search of a vehicle. The ruling falls in line with a policy that had previously been enacted by the Minneapolis Police Department, which said they would no longer use the smell […]
More Than 1,100 Arrested During Labor Day DWI Crackdown
Despite our heads up that police would be out in full force looking for inebriated drivers during the long Labor Day weekend, more than 1,100 Minnesotans were arrested for impaired driving during the most recent DWI crackdown. The full DWI crackdown ran from August 18 through September 4th, with an extra emphasis on the Labor […]
What Are The Levels Of DWI In Minnesota?
Not all DWIs are the same in Minnesota. DWI charges are handed out based on a number of different factors, including your criminal history, your blood alcohol concentration and whether or not other people were in the vehicle with you at the time of your arrest. In today’s blog, we take a closer look at […]
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