Minnesota will reduce their aggravated DWI legal limit from 0.20 to 0.16, assuming the proposal is signed by Governor Mark Dayton. The proposal, put forward by the Minnesota legislature, means more Minnesotans would likely face a gross misdemeanor instead of a misdemeanor offense in the wake of a DUI arrest. As you may be aware, […]
DUIs Down, But Distracted Driving Still a Problem
Minnesota police officers say drunk driving arrests have continued to decline over the years, but they’re starting to see an uptick in distracted driving violations. Minnesota saw a huge decrease in drunk driving arrests in 2014. There were 21 percent fewer DUI arrests in 2014 compared to 2013, but Rochester Police Lt. John Sherwin said […]
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 […]
Minnesota Courts Helping Prevent Repeat DUI Offenses
A study by a national research firm uncovered that in Minnesota DWI courts, deterrent programs and treatment regimens are helping prevent repeat DUI offenses, saving the taxpayers about $700,000 a year. The study examined the DWI court system in nine counties who attempted to lessen the number of repeat DUI offenders by combining drug and […]
Minnesota DUIs At Lowest Levels in 20 Years
The number of DUI arrests across the state of Minnesota fell to its lowest level since 20 years, and authorities say improved enforcement and shifting public perception of drinking and driving are the biggest reasons for the decline. Minnesota police arrested 25,719 individuals for driving under the influence in 2013, and while that number still […]
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