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The Minnesota Department of Public Safety states that drivers who operate vehicles while under the influence of alcohol, with a blood-alcohol level of 0.08 percent or higher, are breaking the law.

However, in Minnesota, DUIs, also known as DWIs, isn’t so black and white. The penalties faced by those who break the law can vary. It mostly depends on whether you are charged with a misdemeanor or a felony DWI in the state.

What is the difference

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What Is an Ignition Interlock Device in MN?

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: DWI/DUI

Being convicted of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) in Minnesota can be a terrifying experience. This type of conviction can lead to serious penalties, especially if it’s a felony. Some people even spend time in jail for a DWI.

Even if you avoid jail time with your DWI conviction, you still stand to lose your license – which can be inconvenient and devastating to your ability to live and work. Fortunately, sometimes instead of losing your license, you can

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What To Expect During a MN DUI Stop

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Drug Overdose | DWI/DUI

If you’re an adult driver on the road, then chances are you’ve wondered what to do if you’re pulled over by the police – including if you get pulled over after you’ve been drinking. It’s a normal thing to wonder about, and it’s important to know the answer.

Sure, no one wants to get pulled over for a suspected DWI in Minnesota, but it does happen. So, it’s better to be prepared with what you should do

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Don’t Let Holiday Partying Lead to Minnesota DUI

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: DWI/DUI

People love the holidays – and what is there not to love? It’s a time of year where cheer and joy are in abundance, and you get together with friends and family that you may not get to see the rest of the year. Many of these festive get-togethers involve alcohol, which is why there’s often an increase in arrests for driving under the influence that seem to coincide with the season.

Most people realize that there are

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Letting Your Teen Drink and Drive on Thanksgiving Is Against MN Law

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: DWI/DUI | Juvenile Law

As a parent, you are allowed under the law to make certain decisions for your children – including whether or not to give them alcohol. However, there are some very serious issues to be aware of if you allow your teen to drink at family gatherings or just at home with you.

If you want to allow your teen to drink at home, it’s important to know what the law has to say not only about supplying them

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Does a Prescription Matter in a MN DUI Case?

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Drug Possession | DWI/DUI

When most people think of driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while impaired (DWI), alcohol is the first substance that comes to mind. While it is true that alcohol is involved in a lot of Minnesota DWI cases, it’s also important to remember that it’s illegal to drive when under the influence of drugs as well – even drugs with a legitimate prescription.

Controlled substances are divided into schedules according to the Minnesota state law. Drugs that

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How Much Trouble Do You Really Get In For Your First Minnesota DWI?

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: DWI/DUI

Getting arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Minnesota is not at the top of anyone’s to-do list. However, for a variety of reasons, it happens. It can feel quite overwhelming when it does – especially if it’s your first time having a run-in with law enforcement.

Many people who are charged for the first time with a DWI in Minnesota are very nervous about what comes next for them as a result. Will they go to jail?