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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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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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How a DWI charge can affect your medical license in Minnesota

For medical professionals, a DWI (Driving While Impaired) charge can be a source of immense stress. Beyond the immediate legal consequences, the potential impact on your medical license adds another layer of worry. Unlike criminal...

| May 2, 2025 | 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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Marijuana and DWI Law in Minnesota: Navigating the Haze

https://youtu.be/uwqLF8epaCk In recent years, the State of Minnesota has taken a significant step toward marijuana decriminalization. In 2022, the State of Minnesota legalized the sale and consumption of edibles having lesser amounts of hemp-derived THC....

| December 29, 2023 | DUI/DWI
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