When someone is charged with a DWI in Minnesota and must be released from custody under conditional release conditions, one of the standard requirements is submission to remote electronic alcohol monitoring. Often referred to as REAM—Remote Electronic Alcohol...
Not all DWI charges are equal in Minnesota. The severity of a DWI charge—and the penalties that come with it—depends significantly on the presence or absence of what the law calls aggravating factors. A first-time DWI with no aggravating factors is a misdemeanor. The...
Being arrested for a DWI in Minnesota is a frightening experience, and the hours immediately following your arrest can be confusing and stressful. One of the first questions people in this situation ask is: when can I get out of jail, and what will be required of me...
Minnesota takes a firm stance on underage drinking and driving—one that goes beyond the standard DWI laws that apply to adults. If you are under 21 and drive after consuming any amount of alcohol, you can face criminal penalties and lose your driving privileges under...
A DWI conviction in Minnesota results in the immediate administrative revocation of your driver's license. For many people, this creates an urgent practical problem: how do you get to work, attend medical appointments, take your children to school, or meet your other...
Minnesota's ignition interlock device program has undergone its most significant transformation in years. Effective August 1, 2025, new legislation expanded who must participate, extended how long participation is required, and added new consequences for violations....
Facing a DWI charge in Minnesota can feel overwhelming, especially given the significant penalties the state has imposed in recent years. But a DWI charge is not a conviction—and there are legitimate, effective defenses that Minnesota defense attorneys use regularly...
Being charged with a DWI in Minnesota sets two separate legal processes in motion. The criminal case moves through the courts, but a second, equally important process plays out at the administrative level—and it can result in the loss of your driving privileges even...
One of the most severe and surprising consequences of a DWI arrest in Minnesota is the potential loss of your vehicle through forfeiture. Vehicle forfeiture means the government seizes and permanently takes ownership of your car—and it can happen even if you are not...
If you have been charged with driving while impaired (DWI) in Minnesota, you are facing a legal system that has grown significantly tougher in recent years. Minnesota uses the term DWI rather than DUI, and while both terms refer to impaired driving, understanding the...