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Common Defenses against a Minnesota DWI Charge

A DWI charge in Minnesota can be an incredibly stressful and damaging experience. But a DWI conviction could affect your entire life, from employment to housing to your ability to parent effectively.

To avoid these consequences, you have to fight back. And the best way to do this is to work with a skilled criminal defense attorney who has successfully handled cases like these before and understands the many different ways to defend against the charge.

Obviously, every

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What are the Penalties for a DUI /DWI in Minnesota?

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: DWI/DUI

Drunk driving charges are serious in the state of Minnesota.Click To Tweet

Depending on the circumstances surrounding the incident, you can find yourself facing hefty fines, the loss of your license, jail time, other administrative penalties, and a criminal record. Obviously, these are consequences that can severely curtail your freedom – not to mention making life a whole lot tougher for you in the future.

How can you avoid a DUI conviction and all of the

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Multiple Children Does Not Mean Multiple Aggravating Factors in DWI Cases

Published By: Chris Keyser

Under Minnesota’s DWI laws, an impaired driver’s criminal charges can be “enhanced” or made more serious if:

The driver has a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.16 or more
The driver has a qualified prior impaired driving incident on record
There was a child under the age of 16 in the car during the time of the offense

DWI charges can include one or more aggravating factor. But what about having multiple kids in the car during a DWI

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Minnesota Alcohol Limit Lowered for Aggravating Factor in DWI Charges

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Alcohol Concentration | Criminal Defense | DWI/DUI

Effective August 1, 2015, it is an aggravating factor to operate a motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration of 0.16 or higher in Minnesota. Prior to August 1, 2015, the limit was 0.20 to be considered an aggravating factor warranting harsher punishment.

Under Minnesota’s Driving While Impaired law, it is illegal to drive, operate, or be in physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. If a driver’s alcohol concentration at the time

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What You Need To Know About Minnesota DWI Defense

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: DWI/DUI

If you have been charged with DWI, you need a Minnesota attorney who will protect your rights as the legal process unfolds. A conviction for drunk or impaired driving may result in a jail sentence, a monetary fine, or a driver’s license suspension. It can also make it harder to get into a schooling program or apply for a job. You need to know what you are up against and how to defend yourself against a DWI charge.

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The Basics of Minnesota DWI/DUI Charges

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: DWI/DUI

Most people know the legal limit for drinking and driving is .08% BAC for those 21 and over. Once you reach that point however, the laws can get pretty confusing. Here are some things you need to know about DUI/DWI laws in Minnesota.

“Pleading the Fifth” doesn’t really work. You cannot refuse a chemical test without some consequences. Minnesota has an implied consent law, meaning all drivers are required to submit to a chemical test of their blood, breath,

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Minnesota’s Ignition Interlock Program and New 2011 DWI Laws

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Criminal Defense | DWI/DUI | License Revocation

Minnesota’s DWI laws changed on July 1, 2011 by introducing the Ignition Interlock pilot program. The program provides a pathway for persons with suspended, withdrawn, cancelled or revoked drivers licenses to get their driving privileges back by agreeing to install the ignition interlock device in their vehicles. This article gives an overview of the ingition interlock program, explains what the ignition interlock device actually is and how persons charged with DWI are affected.