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What to Do (and NOT Do) If You’re Pulled Over for DWI in Minnesota

What should you do if you are arrested for a DWI in Minnesota? Getting pulled over on suspicion of DWI in Minnesota can be a terrifying experience. The lights flash. The siren blares. Your heart...

| August 26, 2025 | Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI
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Treatment First: Minnesota’s Rule for Reinstating Driving Privileges

Effective July 1, and August 1, 2025, Minnesota’s DWI laws are getting tougher and more focused on rehabilitation. Under Minnesota Law, any driver seeking full license reinstatement after a DWI will now be required to complete...

| July 29, 2025 | Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI
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Understanding DWI/DUI Charges and the role of a DWI/DUI Attorney in Mankato, MN

Driving While Intoxicated (“DWI”) or Driving Under the Influence (“DUI”) charges in Mankato, Minnesota, can be an unnerving experience, with potentially severe consequences, including fines and jail. One of the challenges for individuals facing DWI...

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Navigating the Impact: The Potential Consequences of a DWI or DUI

https://youtu.be/XJqRpMs0KGY Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charges are serious allegations and can be scary. The consequences vary depending on where it happened and the specific circumstances of the case. No...

| December 6, 2023 | DUI/DWI
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Mankato Driver Arrested With BAC Nearly 6 Times Above Legal Limit, Will Face Gross Misdemeanor Charges

According to a report from The Free Press, a 36-year-old Mankato woman was arrested with an alleged blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.46. For reference, that is nearly six times of the legal blood alcohol limit...

| August 16, 2021 | DUI/DWI
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How Do Prosecutors Prove Drugged Driving in Minnesota?

Drunk driving has long been a serious public safety issue in the United States. Drugged driving is a less appreciated, but no less severe problem. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) reports that 12.6 million Americans...

| January 15, 2021 | DUI/DWI
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What Happens to Your Vehicle After a DWI Arrest in Minnesota?

Forfeiture laws allow the government to seize property or assets that are used in a connection with a crime. Many people have a basic awareness of the concept of civil forfeiture. Though, these laws are...

| July 16, 2020 | DUI/DWI
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Do You Have a Right to Refuse a Field Sobriety Test in Minnesota?

If you are pulled over on suspicion of intoxicated driving in Minnesota, the responding police officer may ask you to perform a field sobriety test (FST). These tests come in a number of different forms,...

| November 7, 2019 | DUI/DWI
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Factors that Affect Alcohol Absorption

There are many factors that affect the rate of alcohol absorption by the body. These factors can influence an individual’s ability to determine their level of inebriation and can influence their decision to operate a...

| December 9, 2016 | DUI/DWI
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Risky Behaviors Lead to Minnesota Car Accidents

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), risky behaviors by individuals are the main cause of vehicle crashes throughout the world. In an effort to identify the factors surrounding the dangerous behaviors of drivers,...

| September 9, 2016 | DUI/DWI
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