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Category Archives: DWI/DUI


Law May Allow Ignition Interlock Devices for All DWI Offenders
Law May Allow Ignition Interlock Devices for All DWI Offenders
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Drinking and driving is taken seriously in our state, but a new law may up the ante on penalties for all DWI offenders.

 

A group of Minnesota lawmakers – Rep. Kim Norton, DFL-Rochester, Rep. Tim Kelly, R-Red Wing, and Sen. Chris Eaton, DFL-Brooklyn Center – are proposing new legislation that aims to stop millions of drunk drivers before they even have a chance to get on the road. The law, which is supported by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD),


Common Defenses against a Minnesota DWI Charge
Common Defenses against a Minnesota DWI Charge
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A DWI charge in Minnesota can be an incredibly stressful and damaging experience. But a DWI conviction could affect your entire life, from employment to housing to your ability to parent effectively.

 

To avoid these consequences, you have to fight back. And the best way to do this is to work with a skilled criminal defense attorney who has successfully handled cases like these before and understands the many different ways to defend against the charge.

 

Obviously, every


What are the Penalties for a DUI /DWI in Minnesota?
What are the Penalties for a DUI /DWI in Minnesota?
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Drunk driving charges are serious in the state of Minnesota.Click To Tweet

 

Depending on the circumstances surrounding the incident, you can find yourself facing hefty fines, the loss of your license, jail time, other administrative penalties, and a criminal record. Obviously, these are consequences that can severely curtail your freedom – not to mention making life a whole lot tougher for you in the future.

 

How can you avoid a DUI conviction and all of the


Multiple Children Does Not Mean Multiple Aggravating Factors in DWI Cases
Multiple Children Does Not Mean Multiple Aggravating Factors in DWI Cases
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Under Minnesota’s DWI laws, an impaired driver’s criminal charges can be “enhanced” or made more serious if:

 

 

DWI charges can include one or more aggravating factor. But what about having multiple kids in the car during a DWI


Minnesota Alcohol Limit Lowered for Aggravating Factor in DWI Charges
Minnesota Alcohol Limit Lowered for Aggravating Factor in DWI Charges
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Effective August 1, 2015, it is an aggravating factor to operate a motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration of 0.16 or higher in Minnesota. Prior to August 1, 2015, the limit was 0.20 to be considered an aggravating factor warranting harsher punishment.

 

Under Minnesota’s Driving While Impaired law, it is illegal to drive, operate, or be in physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. If a driver’s alcohol concentration at the time


What You Need To Know About Minnesota DWI Defense
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If you have been charged with DWI, you need a Minnesota attorney who will protect your rights as the legal process unfolds. A conviction for drunk or impaired driving may result in a jail sentence, a monetary fine, or a driver’s license suspension. It can also make it harder to get into a schooling program or apply for a job. You need to know what you are up against and how to defend yourself against a DWI charge.

 


The Basics of Minnesota DWI/DUI Charges
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Most people know the legal limit for drinking and driving is .08% BAC for those 21 and over. Once you reach that point however, the laws can get pretty confusing. Here are some things you need to know about DUI/DWI laws in Minnesota.

 

“Pleading the Fifth” doesn’t really work.  You cannot refuse a chemical test without some consequences. Minnesota has an implied consent law, meaning all drivers are required to submit to a chemical test of their blood, breath,


MINNEAPOLIS & ST. PAUL CRIMINAL DEFENSE & DWI LAW FIRM SERVING

 

With offices in Minneapolis and Stillwater, Minnesota, Keyser Law, P.A. handles cases throughout the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area including:

 

HENNEPIN COUNTY

 

Bloomington, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Champlin, Chanhassen, Corcoran, Crystal, Dayton, Deephaven, Eden Prairie, Edina, Excelsior, Golden Valley, Greenfield, Greenwood, Hanover, Hopkins, Independence, Long Lake, Loretto, Maple Grove, Maple Plain, Medicine Lake, Medina, Minneapolis, Minnetonka, Minnetrista, Mound, New Hope, Orono, Osseo, Plymouth, Richfield, Robbinsdale, Rockford, Rogers, Shorewood, Spring Park, St. Anthony Village, St. Bonifacius, St. Louis Park, Wayzata, Woodland and Hassan Township.

WASHINGTON COUNTY

 

Afton, Bayport, Birchwood Village, Cottage Grove, Dellwood, Forest Lake, Grant, Hugo, Lake Elmo, Lake St. Croix Beach, Lakeland Shores, Lakeland, Landfall, Mahtomedi, Marine on St. Croix, Newport, Oak Park Heights, Oakdale, Pine Springs, Scandia, St. Marys Point, St. Paul Park, Stillwater, Willernie, White Bear Lake, Woodbury, Baytown, Denmark, Grey Cloud Island, May, West Lakeland, Garen and Point Douglas.

RAMSEY COUNTY

Arden Hills, Blaine, Falcon Heights, Gem Lake, Lauderdale, Little Canada, Maplewood, Mounds View, New Brighton, North Oaks, North St. Paul, Roseville, Shoreview, St. Anthony, St. Paul, Spring Lake Park, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake and White Bear Lake Township.

ANOKA COUNTY

Andover, Anoka, Bethel, Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Columbia Heights, Columbus, Coon Rapids, East Bethel, Fridley, Ham Lake, Hilltop, Lexington, Lino Lakes, Nowthen, Oak Grove, Ramsey and St. Francis.

DAKOTA COUNTY

Apple Valley, Burnsville, Coates, Eagan, Farmington, Hampton, Hastings, Inver Grove Heights, Lakeville, Lilydale, Mendota, Mendota Heights, Miesville, New Trier, Northfield, Randolph, Rosemount, South St. Paul, Sunfish Lake, Vermillion and West St. Paul.

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