No, it’s not a name for the tray the bar uses to serve up a round of shots. “Whiskey plates” are specialty license plates that can be a consequence of a DWI arrest. You’ve probably seen them on the roads in Minnesota. These state issued plates start with “WX or WY” –...
Under the Limit? You Still Could be Charged with a DWI.
You have had a couple of drinks. You do the math; you know there is no way you are over .08. Confident in your sobriety, you get behind the wheel to head home. Then the flashing lights of a squad car appear in your rearview mirror. You tell yourself that you are...
How to deal with a DWI
It’s late. You’re driving home, and flashing lights appear behind you. You pull over. You’ve had a couple of drinks. What happens next? No one wants to be in this situation, but it happens every day. This scenario involves a lot of uncertainty. What are your rights?...
Let’s Play Ball! The Link Between Sporting Events and Alcohol
Whether it is a baseball, football or hockey game, alcohol seems to be the beverage of choice for many attendees. Even before the game, many people tailgate around their parked vehicles with hamburgers, hot dogs and a beer in anticipation of the big game to come. In...
Miranda Rights: What You Need to Know
“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to consult with an attorney…” We’ve all heard the Miranda rights on TV shows and in movies. But if you’ve ever had them read to you in person,...
Minnesota DWI Penalties Strengthened With The Ignition Interlock
The freedom to drive is often taken for granted. Imagining a world without the ability to travel at ease may seem more like a bad dream to most. But for about 30,000 people statewide who are charged with driving while intoxicated each year, this nightmare quickly...
The Breathalyzer: Making quick work of DWI/DUI tests since 1954
1954: Marilyn Monroe married Joe DiMaggio, RCA manufactured the first color TV set, and the New York Giants won the World Series. It’s also the year that the Breathalyzer was invented. It was developed in response to the need for a quicker – and more portable –...
The New Minnesota Ignition Interlock Program
Minnesota has recently started a program which allows driver’s who have been cancelled or suspended, because of DWI arrests, an opportunity to regain their driving privileges. The Minnesota Ignition Interlock Program places a “breathalyzer” in the car of the...