At first glance, the terms “driving under the influence,” “driving while impaired,” or “driving while intoxicated” simply means that a driver actually needs to be driving a motor vehicle in order to be charged with a DUI or DWI. This, however, is the cause of much confusion in Minnesota and many other states, as this is not always the case. Read More...

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of Americans traveling by bicycle has increased by a whopping 43 percent since 2000. With so many people using the two-wheeled mode of transportation to get from one place to another, it can be assumed that a number of them are biking home drunk. Read More...

All U.S. states have set strict laws and hefty penalties targeted at reducing incidents of drunk driving. These DUI/DWI laws aim to punish motorists who opt to drink and drive, thus risking their own lives and the lives of others on the road. In order to further address the problem of drunk driving, however, many  states have established what is known as a Dram Shop Law.  Read More...

Have you ever wondered about DWIs that occur in a place other than your home state? Some people are willing to risk drunk driving out-of-state, particularly if they are in a location where they are likely not to visit again anytime soon. Read More...

A police officer stops your vehicle and asks you if you’ve been drinking. What do you say? Should you tell the truth? Risk telling a lie? Stay silent? Read More...

Can a person be charged with DWI while driving on private property? While it may not make sense to most people, the truth is that it is indeed possible. Read More...

Many people boast that they have a high tolerance to alcohol, which means that they are able to consume more alcoholic drinks compared to the average person and still remain relatively sober. Is this true? Yes. Can alcohol tolerance be a defense to DWI? Probably not.  Read More...

A DWI is often an individual’s first run-in with the law, making the process a scary and confusing one. After being arraigned for a DWI or DUI charge, a pretrial is probably going to be the next step. Read More...

The probability of a serious accident caused by drunk driving is high. Studies show that even with just a small amount of alcohol, a drunk driver is twice as likely to be involved in a traffic accident compared to a sober driver. Read More...

There are mistakes you should avoid making after a DWI arrest, however, you must also know that law enforcement officials are not without fault. In fact, countless case records in Minnesota and throughout the country are filled with examples of police officers that commit oversights, cut corners, and make rash decisions. Read More...