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Boating While Intoxicated BWI

BWI IN MINNESOTA: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW In Minnesota, it is a crime for an individual to operate or be in physical control of a motorboat while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Similar...

| April 10, 2018 | DUI/DWI
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DWI Is An Enhanceable Offense in Minnesota

Minnesota treats DWI charges seriously, but the level of severity of such a charge is significantly increased for those who have already been convicted of the same charge. The previous conviction is considered an aggravating...

| September 12, 2017 | DUI/DWI
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Get Your Driving Privileges Back After a DWI

One of the most common questions we get is when can I get my driving privileges back after a DWI? Individuals who are convicted of DWI crimes in Minnesota may qualify to enter the state’s...

| May 17, 2017 | Criminal Defense, 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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Breathalyzer Tests May Not be Reliable

In most Minnesota DWI cases, people are given breathalyzer tests to measure their blood alcohol concentrations, but the tests may not be reliable. Several courts in Minnesota have recently called into question the reliability of...

| March 21, 2017 | DUI/DWI
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Recent Crackdown Results in Multiple DWI Arrests

A recent campaign to crack down on impaired driving in Minnesota resulted in more than 2,400 drunk driving arrests in just seven days across the state. While that number is down from the 2,502 arrests...

| January 12, 2017 | DUI/DWI
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Expunging DWI In Minnesota

Certain vehicular offenses may be eligible for expungement in Minnesota. Changes made to the law this past year make it easier for individuals to expunge criminal records. Doing so makes it easier for individuals to...

| December 15, 2016 | DUI/DWI, Expungement
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Can You Get a DWI if You Aren’t Driving in Minnesota?

While DWI stands for “Driving While Intoxicated or Impaired”, an individual does not have to be actually driving to get charged with the offense in Minnesota. In fact, attempting to drive, sitting or sleeping in...

| November 16, 2016 | DUI/DWI
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Prescription Drugs Increase DWI Risks in Minnesota

In Minnesota, it’s illegal for an individual to drive a motor vehicle while under the influence of a (prescription drug) Schedule I or Schedule II controlled substance. A MN DWI lawyer is often necessary to...

| October 7, 2016 | Drug Crimes, DUI/DWI
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Dram Shop Laws in Minnesota Protect the Public

Dram shop laws in Minnesota help protect the public from individuals who consume excessive alcohol at bars and other social functions. The law allows people to seek claims for the medical bills, lost wages, property...

| September 21, 2016 | Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI
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