A new law taking effect today in Minnesota considerably impacts the operation of off-road vehicles in terms of DWI. Known as Little Alan’s Law, the measure was named after an 8-year-old who was struck and killed by someone operating a snowmobile in January. Under the new measure, those who have their licenses revoked via DWI […]
Read MoreGetting caught allegedly driving drunk is bad enough, but with a minor in the car, the penalties can be even harsher. According to a report from KARE11, a 31-year-old Hopkins man got caught doing the latter – yet with an important distinction: He purportedly had a one-year-old in his lap who he as letting steer […]
Read MoreThe blood alcohol level in Minnesota is set at .08, a number that’s commonly known by many drivers. However, under some circumstances, it is possible to still face drunk driving-related charges even if you’re under the legal limit, which is something the Minnesota Department of Public Safety admits. Here’s what you need to know: Zero Tolerance […]
Read MoreThe Minnesota State House is considering imposing tougher penalties for those who drive drunk on ATVs and snowmobiles. The law’s consideration arrives after an allegedly intoxicated snowmobile driver caused a fatality in Chisago City. According to Rep Anne Neu of North Branch, who is the bill’s author, those who have been convicted of DWI for […]
Read MoreIf you’ve been driving on Minnesota roadways for a while now, you may have noticed the plain-looking license plates with white backgrounds and blue fonts. These special registration plates are distinguished from others because their numbers start with a “W” – something that has earned them the nickname “whiskey” plates. They’re commonly displayed on vehicles […]
Read MoreMinnesota lawmakers in the state senate on Friday examined how current state law covers huffing, something that means sniffing inhalants. The issue partly stems from a ruling made by the Minnesota Supreme Court in October, in which the justices overturned a woman’s conviction. In it, the court determined that she in fact didn’t violate state DWI law […]
Read MoreThe state of Minnesota’s holiday crackdown on suspected DWI offenders continued into the New Year, as law enforcement officials arrested 117 motorists between 6PM Sunday on New Year’s Eve and 8AM Monday on New Year’s Day. The Minnesota DPS through their Twitter account disclosed the news. The 117 motorists taken into custody represent just a portion of […]
Read MoreThis year’s Thanksgiving holiday in Minnesota was certainly no time for law enforcement to rest, as they nabbed 490 Minnesotans on the suspicion of driving drunk. The Minnesota State Patrol revealed the number in a social media post. According to the state, typical Wednesdays average around 47 DWI arrests. However, on this year’s Wednesday preceding […]
Read MoreA Minnesota woman can rest easy after the state’s supreme court recently reversed her convictions finding that she had driven while impaired. According to a report from CBS Minnesota, the woman had been found slumped over in her car on several occasions after inhaling a canned chemical known as difluoroethane (DFE). She was charged and […]
Read MoreA Minnesota man’s 28th DWI arrest is sparking a conversation surrounding state DWI law among state legislators, according to a recent report from KARE11. 64-year-old Danny Bettcher was taken into custody on September 28th after leaving a VFW in New York Mills, Minnesota. A concerned off-duty cop familiar with Bettcher’s history had alerted local authorities […]
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