A recent Twin Cities invention may help Minnesota’s bar-goers avoid DWIs. According to inventor Ryan Walden, “You have a speedometer in your car to help you obey the speed limit, yet we’re expected to obey drinking and driving laws without access to a tool that is supposed to help us obey the law.” Enter the […]
Breathalyzer 101: How to Fail the Test… Sober
The Intoxilyzer 5000 breathalyzer machine doesn’t just catch drunk drivers. There are many factors other than alcohol that can influence a breathalyzer test result. As a result, many American drivers are at risk of getting a DWI, even if they haven’t been drinking. How Does the Breathalyzer Work? It is crucial to understand that the breathalyzer does […]
[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 […]
Physical Control: How to get a DWI without Driving
Everyone knows that it is a crime to drive or operate a motor vehicle when under the influence of alcohol. Minnesota DWI law states that you may not get behind the wheel with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher. The law also states however, that no driver may be in “physical control” of […]
BAC and the Human Metabolism
There are countless myths and misconceptions about ways to sober up fast. Many believe these myths and end up with DWI charges as a result. This article will debunk those myths by providing scientific explanations for alcohol’s effect on Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) and the human metabolism. Metabolism is the process by which the body […]