When you picture someone getting arrested for drunk driving in Minnesota, are you picturing someone that had one too many drinks at a Happy Hour, someone that got blackout drunk at a bar until closing time, or something in between? The Minnesota Department of Public Safety recently released some information about the average DWI arrest […]
Extra Drunk Driving Patrols in Minnesota Through Labor Day
Summer is a time when more people are out and about, riding bikes, going for walks and catching up with friends. However, it’s also a peak period for drunk driving. With Labor Day on the horizon, Minnesota police want to take this time to conduct extra DUI enforcement to help keep motorists and pedestrians safe. […]
Drunk Driving Arrests Down in Minnesota
Fewer Minnesotans are getting behind the wheel after drinking alcohol, according to a report from the Minnesota State Patrol. The decline in DUI arrests has been rather stark as there have been 21 percent fewer arrests in 2014 than there was at this time last year. Police credit the drop in DUI arrests to more social […]
Minnesota Supreme Court Rejects DWI Necessity Defense
A while back, we wrote about the case of Jennifer Axelberg, the Minnesota woman who was arrested for driving under the influence while attempting to flee from her abusive husband. Axelberg later pleaded guilty to a lessor charge of careless driving , but she appealed the loss of her driver’s license under the Necessity Defense. In order […]
Minnesota DWI: Know Your Rights
There are many Do’s and Don’ts when it comes to a Minnesota DWI stop. Outlined below are the best and worst practices for a Minnesota DWI stop. Follow these guidelines if you’re ever pulled over for drinking and driving in Minnesota. What to Do: Always keep your driver’s license and proof of insurance with you […]
