Penalties for DWI If you are charged with drunk driving charge in Minnesota, the main question that you’ll likely have is what the penalties will be and if you’ll have to do any jail time. Under Minnesota law, there are mandatory penalties that typically apply to most DUI offenses. Unlike the charges for 4th degree […]

According to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, more than 30,000 people are arrested and charged each year with driving while intoxicated, or DWI. The state defines intoxication as operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08 or higher. Drivers of commercial vehicles can be charged with DWI if they have […]

What is changing July 1, 2011? Minnesota is enacting new DWI laws starting on July 1, 2011.  These laws will enhance existing DWI laws by increasing penalties and requiring ignition interlock for most repeat offenders.  Here are the areas of DWI law that will be affected: Increased Driver’s License Revocation Periods Under the old law, […]