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Why You Don’t Have to Worry about DUI Checkpoints in Minnesota

As the summer approaches, the risk of being on the road with a drunk driver drastically increases. So many states attempt to reduce the rate of drunk driving by setting up sobriety checkpoints.

These checkpoints are a roadblock. Based on a system agreed-upon beforehand, certain passing drivers will have to stop, speak to a police officer, and be subjected to field sobriety testing. These roadblocks, or sobriety checkpoints, are placed at random locations in hopes of catching drivers who

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Law May Allow Ignition Interlock Devices for All DWI Offenders

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: DWI/DUI

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),

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Common Defenses against a Minnesota DWI Charge

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: DWI/DUI

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

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What are the Penalties for a DUI /DWI in Minnesota?

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: DWI/DUI

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

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Multiple Children Does Not Mean Multiple Aggravating Factors in DWI Cases

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: DWI/DUI | General Legal | News

Under Minnesota’s DWI laws, an impaired driver’s criminal charges can be “enhanced” or made more serious if:

The driver has a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.16 or more
The driver has a qualified prior impaired driving incident on record
There was a child under the age of 16 in the car during the time of the offense

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

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Minnesota Alcohol Limit Lowered for Aggravating Factor in DWI Charges

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Alcohol Concentration | Criminal Defense | DWI/DUI

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

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What You Need To Know About Minnesota DWI Defense

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: DWI/DUI

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.