Certain things are a given each December in Minnesota: snow, impressive windchills, disappointment by the Vikings, and a boom of DWI busts around Christmas and New Year’s Day. So, I wanted to take a moment to remind you to make smart choices during your holiday festivities and hopefully avoid the need for a St. Paul […]

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, […]