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Minnesota DWI: Frequently Asked Questions
A DWI arrest triggers a lot of fear and anxiety in most people. Much of that stress stems from the unknown. Knowing what you’re facing is the best way to deal – along with the help of a Minnesota attorney who specializes in DWI cases. Clients usually have a lot of...
Little Alan’s Law: Now operating snowmobiles, ATVs and boats could be off limits if convicted of DWI in Minnesota
Leave the snowmobile in storage if you’re convicted of DWI in Minnesota this winter. A new law that took effect Aug. 1 makes it illegal for Minnesotans convicted of DWI to drive snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles and boats in addition to cars, trucks and vans if their...
DWI in Minnesota: You Need a Lawyer
A first-offense DWI is usually a fourth-degree misdemeanor in Minnesota. No big deal, right? Why spend the money on a lawyer when you can accept a standard sentence, take your lumps, and move on with your life? Because a DWI is a big deal. It can shake up your life...
Minnesota DWI law and jail: Why do I need to bail my loved one out?
It’s one of those phone calls that nobody expects or wants to receive: your son, daughter, spouse, friend or other relative is in jail, arrested for DWI. But why is he or she in jail and need to be bailed out? Isn’t a DWI in Minnesota a citation? Aren’t most people...
Cited for DWI? You’re probably a man
If you’re reading this because you’re looking for a Minnesota DWI attorney, there is a good chance that you’re a man. That’s because men are three times as likely to get arrested for drunk driving as women, according to 2014 FBI statistics, the last year the agency...
A DWI in Minnesota Goes Beyond Alcohol Use
Pop quiz. Which of the following do you believe is true? “DWI” stands for “driving while impaired” under Minnesota law. Driving while impaired applies only to someone who has gotten behind the wheel after drinking beer, wine or spirits. You can’t get a DWI in...
Have a professional license? A DWI can harm your career, too
In Minnesota and all 50 states, it is against the law to drive if you have an alcohol content of .08 percent or higher. If you get pulled over after drinking and are convicted of a DWI, you risk losing a lot – perhaps more than you think. The criminal consequences of...
