Mothers Against Drunk Driving stands against drivers who choose to drink and drive, and for the holiday season, they have asked drivers to take more care. The holidays are times when alcohol can be aplenty, so making arrangements for a safe drive home is important to...
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Drunk Driving
What are some things that could happen if you get a DWI?
If you're stopped and arrested for a DWI, you could be looking a number of consequences in your future. If you're convicted of the charges against you, then you could be charged with anything from a misdemeanor to a felony depending on factors such as how many times...
Minnesota: Drinking and driving is a serious concern
Being accused of drunk driving is a serious matter; you could lose your job or ability to drive, have your home life disrupted or even face time in prison. It's important to defend yourself when you're stopped and accused, because not all accusations are legal....
Drunk driving: Understanding the basics
The legal limit for blood toxicity is .08 percent. If you are stopped by police with a blood alcohol concentration over the legal limit, then you could be arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. If you are under age and have a blood alcohol concentration...
Driver impairment and the law
A DUI, which is a driving under the influence charge, is a crime for someone who has driven a vehicle while under the effects of either drugs or alcohol. The drugs do not have to be illicit; in fact, prescription drug use can also lead to this charge. If you're...
Can a driving under the influence charge be expunged?
As a young adult, you may have made some poor decisions. Should those decisions affect you for your entire life? In many cases, they shouldn't. For instance, if you have a conviction or have been arrested for driving under the influence, you may be wondering if you...
You can defend yourself against a felony charge
A felony DWI can be charged if you've been charged and arrested for your fourth DWI in the last 10 years. If you've previously been convicted of a felony DWI, then you can also be charged with a felony again. If you have a prior felony conviction for impaired...
You can fight drunk driving charges and prevent a biased trial
The consequences of a charge for driving under the influence can be devastating to you. You could lose your license, be imprisoned or be fined extraordinary amounts. Fortunately, you will likely only face a misdemeanor unless you've been previously charged or someone...
New law promotes harsher penalties for repeat drunk drivers
In Minnesota, drunk drivers already face heavy penalties and the risk of high fines and long prison sentences. If you're stopped for drinking and driving, you could face years in prison, even if you weren't involved in an accident that resulted in injuries. Just...
You can fight a charge for driving while intoxicated
Driving under the influence is a criminal act, and you can be arrested and held accountable for that action. However, there are times when the police overstep their boundaries or accuse you of a DWI without the right information. You can be charged with a DWI for...