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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 in...

| 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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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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Can a DWI Be Expunged in Minnesota?

EXPUNGING RECORDS When DWI MN records are expunged, they are sealed by the court. A DWI Minnesota is considered a crime that creates a criminal record in the court system. A criminal record is hard...

| April 28, 2017 | Drug Crimes, DUI/DWI
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A Brief Guide to DWI Laws in Minnesota

Minnesota prohibits the operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, a controlled substance, or a hazardous substance. Minnesota further prohibits the operation of a vehicle while a driver has an alcohol...

| August 18, 2016 | DUI/DWI
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