Did you know that you can get charged with DWI in Minnesota without taking a sip of alcohol or an illegal drug? That's right, DWI charges can stem from the use of legal prescription drugs. If you were operating a motor vehicle with Schedule I or II drug in your...
Month: May 2016
Ignition interlock devices could be required for repeat MN DWI offenders
If a bill that recently passed in the Public Safety Committee of the Minnesota House of Representatives gets enacted, everyone convicted of repeat driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DWI) in Minnesota will face an additional punishment: installation and...
Fact and fiction of breathalyzers
One thing is always true. It is best to consult a DWI lawyer. Since the original Breathalyzer was introduced 60 years ago, breath alcohol technology has become more sophisticated and more reliable. A properly administered test on a certified machine is admissible in...
Stay safe this fishing opener – don’t drink on the boat
Most people understand that driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol (commonly called DWI) is dangerous and against the law. However, not everyone understands that the same principles apply to boating. For a lot of people, having a few beers out on the lake is...
