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Halloween’s Different This Year — MN DUI Laws Are the Same

Halloween is right around the corner and while many people are ready for some sense of normalcy for their families, COVID is still out there making people sick. Still — people haven’t given up entirely on trying to make Halloween great.

The self-proclaimed capital of Halloween world, Anoka, plans on still commemorating its 100^th festival with a drive-by parade and smaller crowds but want people to remain safe.

While a few things are looking different

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Alcohol with Your Take-Out in MN Now? One Less Reason to Drive Drunk

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: DWI/DUI

There have been a lot of changes to the ways things are done due to COVID-19. Some things are more restrictive while others are less – including to-go beer and wine with your Minnesota takeout orders.

The Star Tribune reported in April that laws have been temporarily relaxed in order to let people buy beer and wine to go with takeout orders from restaurants. While this change is certainly convenient, it also is one less excuse for you

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Now’s the Time to Plan Your New Year’s Ride (and Avoid an MN DWI)

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: DWI/DUI | New Years Eve

New Year’s Eve will be here before you know it, and ringing in a whole new decade this year is sure to be full of celebration, friends, and excitement.

What else can you bet on? Alcohol…and sometimes party-hopping. You already know this, but it’s worth repeating. Alcohol and attending parties at different locations all night is a recipe for disaster if you don’t plan ahead.

The reason is pretty simple: There are more MN law enforcement officers

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Did You Get a DWI Over Halloween? What You Can Do to Fight It

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: DWI/DUI | Halloween

Halloween offers just as much fun for adults as for children. Adult festivities frequently involve adult beverages. If you enjoyed a few too many and opted to drive home, you may now be facing DWI charges.

Even a first-time DWI conviction can have life-changing consequences and is often associated with significant expense. If you are facing DWI charges, though, all is not lost.

Depending on the specifics of your case, there are a number of

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Worried about a Minnesota DWI? These Apps Can Help

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: DWI/DUI

Worried about the possibility of a Minnesota DWI? It just means that you’ve got good sensibilities.

After all, a DWI conviction is expensive and can have life-changing consequences – even for a first offense. We understand, though, that avoiding drunk driving is often easier said than done.

Luckily, there are a variety of apps that can help you avoid driving drunk and get you home safely after a night out. Here’s a rundown of some of the

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How Minnesotans Can Celebrate the 4th – Without Getting a DWI

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: DWI/DUI

Independence Day celebrations are a big deal in Minnesota. Parties, barbeques, pools, fireworks – and drinking – are all part of the fun.

However, one thing you definitely don’t want highlighting your Fourth of July is a starring role in a DWI. Driving drunk puts everyone on the road at an enormous risk. It can also ruin your driving record and cost you thousands of dollars.

If you’ll be out partying this Fourth of July, pay

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Don’t Let Your MN Teen Get a DWI This Prom and Graduation Season

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: DWI/DUI | Teen Drunk Driving | Underage Drinking

It’s probably a safe bet that this prom and graduation season will play out like it does every year – masses of high school seniors gleefully attending parties and afterparties, getting “turned-up” like there’s no tomorrow.

Unfortunately statistics lean point to a good number of Minnesota teens being seemingly more excited about the alcohol-infused celebrations and after-parties than they are about getting their diplomas.

Alcohol and other substances have long been a main attraction during prom and

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