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Can Police Draw Your Blood Without Consent in a MN DUI?

Whether or not you realize it, the simple act of driving your vehicle on Minnesota public roads provides consent to be subjected to a urine, breath, or blood test when suspected of driving while intoxicated in the state.

This is known as implied consent in Minnesota. And police have the right to draw your blood if that’s the way you get tested when suspected of a DWI. However, courts often view drawing blood differently than getting a urine sample

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MN DUI: What Happens If Children Are in the Car?

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: DWI/DUI

In Minnesota, many drivers who are charged with driving while impaired – also called a DWI or DUI – only got behind the wheel in the first place because they thought they could safely drive. In that state of mind, it’s no wonder several people face DWI charges in our state with a particular aggravating factor: children were in the car.

It’s regrettable that many of the drivers behind the wheel in these cases are over the legal

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What Happens If Your MN DUI Ends in a Mistrial?

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: DWI/DUI

Every year in the Minnesota criminal courts, thousands of cases that involve driving while intoxicated are heard. Of these thousands of cases, not everyone can be tied up neatly with either a conviction or an acquittal. In some circumstances, criminal cases for DWIs in Minnesota can end in what is called a mistrial.

What is a mistrial, and how can it impact the charges against you? Does it mean you get off scot-free? Read on to learn more

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Can You Refuse a Chemical Test for a MN DUI?

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: DWI/DUI

Most people recognize that, when they are accused of a crime, they have rights. It’s the specific rights that may not be so clear.

For example, if you are pulled over and suspected of driving while intoxicated in Minnesota, do you have the right to refuse a chemical test to confirm whether or not you are intoxicated?

While one of the most enduring rights Americans have is the right to not incriminate themselves, that does not carry

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What Makes a MN DUI a Felony?

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: DWI/DUI

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