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Why Every DWI Charge Matters in Minnesota

Category: Alcohol Concentration | DWI/DUI

So you’ve been charged with a DWI.

Maybe you thought you were okay to drive, but the Breathalyzer said otherwise and you’re still trying to figure it out. Maybe there was a misunderstanding with police officers and you were worried that arguing about it would only get you into more trouble.

No matter what led to your DWI charges, you probably just want to get the case over with and return to your normal life. Plus, you may

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Is Justin Bieber An Appropriate Punishment for Drunk Drivers?

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: DWI/DUI

The Super Bowl brings us some great commercials every year… and some that aren’t so great. One of the least popular commercials featured Justin Beiber dancing for T-Mobile, which gave Minnesota’s Wyoming Police Department a great idea.

Soon after the commercial was aired, the department posted a tweet that said “If you drive drunk tonight we’re going to subject you to that Justin Bieber @TMobile Super Bowl Commercial the entire way to jail. #SB51.” The tweet received over

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When Nine DUIs Add Up to Five Years in Minnesota Prison

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: DWI/DUI

When you are first charged with a criminal offense, the laws and penalties are designed to rehabilitate you, teach you a lesson, and prevent you from committing that crime again.

This is not necessarily the case if you commit the crime again. The logic is that your original penalties weren’t enough, so they must be increased. The penalties are increased even more for additional convictions.

So what happens if you commit the same crime nine times?

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7 Ways to Prevent DUI Charges and Convictions in Minnesota

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: DWI/DUI

Even though the Vikings have had a pretty great season so far, their first loss to the Eagles occurred following a disappointing team scandal. George Edwards, the team’s defensive coordinator, had been arrested on DWI back in May. But the story wasn’t released until the team’s bye week, accompanying the story of practice squad guard Isame Faciane’s release from the team after a similar charge.

The story caused some unrest and debate about how DWI charges should be treated,

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How a Minnesota DWI Could Cost You Thousands

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: DWI/DUI

One of the reasons people decide to drive under the influence is the deterring costs of taxis, towing, or overnight parking. Sure, you’ve had a few beers, but it would be a hassle to get your car back from the street you parked on. And it might not even be there the next morning!

The reality is, getting charged and convicted of a DWI is way more expensive than any towing or overnight parking service. If you have recently

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Why You Don’t Have to Worry about DUI Checkpoints in Minnesota

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: DWI/DUI

As the summer approaches, the risk of being on the road with a drunk driver drastically increases. So many states attempt to reduce the rate of drunk driving by setting up sobriety checkpoints.

These checkpoints are a roadblock. Based on a system agreed-upon beforehand, certain passing drivers will have to stop, speak to a police officer, and be subjected to field sobriety testing. These roadblocks, or sobriety checkpoints, are placed at random locations in hopes of catching drivers who

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Law May Allow Ignition Interlock Devices for All DWI Offenders

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: DWI/DUI

Drinking and driving is taken seriously in our state, but a new law may up the ante on penalties for all DWI offenders.

A group of Minnesota lawmakers – Rep. Kim Norton, DFL-Rochester, Rep. Tim Kelly, R-Red Wing, and Sen. Chris Eaton, DFL-Brooklyn Center – are proposing new legislation that aims to stop millions of drunk drivers before they even have a chance to get on the road. The law, which is supported by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD),

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