Many drivers who are ultimately arrested under suspicion of driving while impaired (DWI) only get behind the wheel because they are confident they are clear-headed enough to drive safely. For many of these individuals, this can occur when children are in the car. The...
There are serious consequences that come with a driving while impaired (DWI) conviction in Minnesota—even for first-time offenders. Even when a person convicted of DWI avoids jail time, they could be haunted by some of the other consequences that can come with a...
In most jurisdictions, multiple convictions for driving while impaired (DWI) will lead to steeper penalties with each offense. Minneapolis is no different. If you are arrested for your third DWI, you can expect to face more serious penalties compared to your first...
If you have been arrested under suspicion of driving while impaired—or DWI—in Minneapolis, you could be facing a wide range of penalties. Many drivers lose their license or even their vehicle. Steep fines are a possibility. But the most significant penalty associated...
There are many consequences that can follow an arrest and conviction for DWI in Minnesota. For most people, the primary focus in these cases is the potential for costly fines or incarceration. While these penalties are serious, they make up only a portion of the...
Whether or not your inform your boss about a driving while impaired (DWI) arrest is up to you. In most cases, you have no obligation to share that information with your employer given that you have not been convicted of a crime. However, there could be situations...
Everyone is aware of the fact that it is illegal to drive in Minnesota while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. State law is clear on what qualifies as driving while impaired (DWI) and prosecutors have several options for making a DWI case. The concept “hungover...
Checkpoints are a commonly-used technique by law enforcement to identify, arrest, and prosecute motorists for driving while impaired (DWI). Despite countless challenges at the United States Supreme Court, the justices have repeatedly ruled DWI checkpoints...
There are different consequences that are associated with a driving while impaired (DWI) conviction in Minnesota. If you are like most people, your primary concern is avoiding jail time or burdensome fines that can come with a DWI conviction. However, there are other...
If you are like most people, the prospect of serving time in jail is at the forefront of your mind following a driving while impaired (DWI) arrest and searching up for the DWI cost. While the potential for incarceration is serious, it is important to remember that a...
