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Minnesota Senate turns down recreational marijuana bill – for now
Minnesota lawmakers last week voted down a proposal to legalize marijuana for recreational use, effectively shutting down the debate over whether pot should be decriminalized in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. But don’t count out legal cannabis just yet. With a growing...
Women and drunk driving
The number of women arrested for drunk driving in the U.S. has increased by 30 percent since the late 1990s. While men are still more likely to get behind the wheel after drinking, studies consistently show that DWI arrests among women are growing – and that some are...
More veterans are binge drinking and driving drunk, study finds
There are more than 23 million veterans in the U.S., including 370,000 in Minnesota. More and more of them are driving drunk. An American Addiction Centers study found that 2.5 percent of vets have gotten behind the wheel after drinking too much, compared to 1.6...
The holidays are big for DWI arrests in Minnesota. Were you one of them?
A DWI will certainly put a damper on the holiday season. If it happened to you, keep reading. Now that the turkey is eaten, the Christmas tree is down and plenty of New Year’s Resolutions have been made, it’s time to deal your drunk driving arrest by working with an...
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...
