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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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Plate Impoundment After a DWI: What’s Changing in Minnesota?

DWI Enforcement in Minnesota Just Got Tougher If you’ve been arrested for driving while impaired (DWI) in Minnesota, you already know the process can be swift and severe. Starting August 1, 2025, new laws will make...

| July 29, 2025 | Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI
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Ignition Interlock: Minnesota’s Tough New Requirements for 2025

Starting August 1, 2025, Minnesota's ignition interlock laws are changing drastically and drivers arrested or convicted of DWI need to take notice. New legislation passed in Chapter 29 of the 2025 Minnesota Session Laws introduces...

| July 29, 2025 | DUI/DWI
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Boating Under the Influence

Just about everyone nowadays recognizes that there are dangers associated with operating a motorized vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This is not to imply that people don’t do it; however, it...

| May 5, 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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The Science Behind Breathalyzer Testing

https://youtu.be/1GBSXZDwzQ4 If you have received a DWI or DUI in the state of Minnesota, you will have to blow in a breathalyzer called the DataMaster. The DataMaster is used by law enforcement agencies for testing how...

| January 18, 2024 | Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI, Underage DUI/DWI
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The “Science” of a DWI

  In Minnesota, as in most states, detection for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving Under the Influence (DUI) typically involves various scientific methods to measure blood alcohol concentration (BAC) or any amount of drugs...

| January 4, 2024 | DUI/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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