Believe it or not, drunk driving has only been prosecuted in Minnesota for 105 years. The Minnesota legislature first made it illegal to “drive while in an intoxicated manner” in 1911, but the law has certainly evolved from there. Today, we take a closer look at how DUI laws have been adopted and tweaked in […]
What Is A DWI In Minnesota?
Hello, and welcome to another edition of Whiteboard Talk featuring the musings of criminal defense attorney Avery Appelman! In this installment of Whiteboard Talk, Avery explains the elements of a DWI in Minnesota. Like a recipe for chocolate chip cookies, there are a lot of ingredients that go into a DWI charge and conviction. Avery […]
Minnesota Task Force Wants Harsher DUI Penalties
A local task force is asking lawmakers to strengthen Minnesota’s current DUI laws in hopes of curbing drunken driving throughout the state. With the first legislative session of the new year less than a week away, the task force is pushing for numerous changes to current DUI statutes. Some of the proposed ideas include: Seizing […]
