Category Archives: DWI/DUI

Minnesota’s Ignition Interlock Program and New 2011 DWI Laws

Minnesota’s DWI laws changed on July 1, 2011 by introducing the Ignition Interlock pilot program. The program provides a pathway for persons with suspended, withdrawn, cancelled or revoked drivers licenses to get their driving privileges back by agreeing to install the ignition interlock device in their vehicles. This article gives an overview of the ingition interlock program, explains what the ignition interlock device actually is and how persons charged with DWI are affected.

Quick Overview of the New 2011

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What to Do If You Receive an Order to Impound Your Vehicle License Plates in Minnesota

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: DWI/DUI

Because Minnesota DUI and DWI law is so strict and unforgiving, if a police officer orders that your vehicle license plates be impounded, you need the help of a Minnesota Criminal Attorney immediately. Do not wait to see what happens. You only have 30 days to challenge the impound order. There are no exceptions and there is not a grace period.

The consequence of having vehicle license plates impounded affects everyone who has access to the car. If the

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What a Minnesota Criminal Attorney Wishes You Would Do if Pulled Over by the Police for DWI/DUI

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: DWI/DUI

Your Minnesota DWI lawyer wants you to know what to do before you’re stopped by a police officer for DWI. You had a beer with your friends and now you’re driving home when the flashing lights demand you pull over. What should you do?

First, pull over and stop the car. Second, stay in the car. Get your driver’s license and car registration out and have them ready. Don’t fumble around and look afraid or worried. Roll the window

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Fourth-Degree DWI: What to Expect

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Criminal Defense | DWI/DUI | License Revocation

Most first-time DWI offenders in Minnesota are charged with Fourth-Degree DWI. This is a misdemeanor offense punishable by up to 90 days in jail and/or a $1,000 fine.

Question: I was charged with DWI. Why do I have two separate charges?

Answer: In almost all DWI cases, persons are charged with (1) Driving While Under the Influence of Alcohol and (2) Driving With an Alcohol Concentration of .08 or More. The “Driving While Under the Influence”

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License Withdrawal in Minnesota: An Overview

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Criminal Defense | DWI/DUI | License Revocation

Driving in Minnesota is a privilege. You can lose your driving privileges if you break certain laws or fail to meet certain requirements. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (or “DPS”) maintains your driving record, which contains information about driving and licensing violations in Minnesota and other states. Serious or recurring violations may result in loss of your driving privilege or restrictions on where, when and what types of vehicle you may drive.

License Withdrawal

Your license may

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Minnesota DWI 101: The Basics

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: DWI/DUI

In Minnesota, it is a crime for any person to drive, operate, or be in physical control of any motor vehicle (except for motorboats in operation and off-road recreational vehicles) when:

the person is under the influence of alcohol
the person is under the influence of a controlled substance
the person is knowingly under the influence of a hazardous substance that affects the nervous system, brain, or muscles of the person so as to substantially impair the person’s ability