The Minnesota Supreme Court this week greatly expanded the prohibition of carrying a pistol while intoxicated. Mr. Prigge was stopped in a motor vehicle for suspicion of driving while under the influence. A search of the vehicle revealed that there was a handgun in...
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Drunk Driving
What criminal penalties could result following a DWI?
It is nerve wracking to get pulled over by a police officer; however, it is even worse when a driver discovers that the officer suspects that he or she is under the influence of alcohol. Drunk driving a charge that could result in serious penalties, especially if the...
Defending a drunk driving charge is not impossible
Drunk driving is a very serious charge and, understandably, many people think that those who are accused of the the crime are guilty before they even go to trial -- or before the criminal process even truly gets going. However, there are certainly effective ways for...
Drugged driving surpasses drunk driving in fatal wrecks
A report released by the combined efforts of the Governors Highway Safety Association and the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility found that drugs are now more likely to be the cause of a fatal accident than intoxication due to alcohol. The results are...
On DUI expungement, and why it is still important
In our last post, we talked about expungement and how the Minnesota Supreme Court narrowly decided that the "Second Chance" law in this state did not apply to an individual who had criminal conviction downgraded to a misdemeanor. This meant he would not be able to...
The perils of a DWI conviction if you have a commercial license
Getting a DWI can be very serious, but for those with a commercial driver's license (CDL), it can also mean a loss of their ability to work. That's because Minnesota drivers who get a DWI will lose more than just their regular driving privileges. They also lose access...
Discussing DUI/DWI law in Minnesota
The state of Minnesota, as is the case for every state in the country, recognizes the 0.08 blood alcohol limit for drivers. Anyone over that level can be arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. However, there are other circumstances that can lead to a DUI...
Consider the financial factors of a DUI
Being accused of drunk driving is a serious time in any person's life. There are massive legal penalties that accompany such a charge. You can lose your license, your car will be impounded, you could be jailed for an extended period and, for many, you will suffer...
DWI Repeat Offenders Could See Harsher Sentence In Fatal Crashes
Most residents of the state of Minnesota are likely aware that drunk driving convictions can lead to serious penalties. As is the case with virtually every law, those pertaining to DWI can, and do, change. Last summer a new law concerning fatal drunk driving crashes...
U.S. Supreme Court Considers State’s Implied Consent Law
Criminal laws in the state of Minnesota are not set in stone. They can change as a result of actions taken by lawmakers as well as court decisions. Depending on how the U.S. Supreme Court rules on a case it is currently considering, the state could see a change where...