Posts Tagged With: Drunk Driving Charges

There are lessons to be learned from history. We study the successes, failures and social movements of the past so that they can help guide our actions. They can also help us prepare for our future, even in situations involving drunk driving. Drunk driving laws have had a long history, which began in 1911. It… Read More

A DWI in Minnesota comes with many costs. Even if a first time conviction does not carry a jail sentence, a DWI conviction is likely to be far more inconvenient that a speeding ticket or some other moving violations.   If the DWI charge is merely a traffic stop, and does not involve a crash… Read More

At one time, in the U.S., prevention of intoxicated drivers was not much of a priority. In the days of metal dashboards, no crumple zones, no seat belts and no air bags, drivers often had “one for the road.” Sadly, that one might have been their last one. By the 1980s, organizations such as Mothers… Read More

A news report finds that Minnesota has almost 1,500 drivers who have been convicted of a DWI six or more times. More than 100 currently have at least 10 DWI convictions and a few have almost 20. Some have probably already rushed to write their legislator to “do something” about this. But what should be… Read More

Law enforcement can use a variety of methods in their attempts to prevent drunk driving. Most members of law enforcement, whether local city police, county sheriffs or the Minnesota Highway Patrol, are alert to drivers they suspect of impaired driving. During some holidays, like the recently passed Labor Day, they may use increased patrols, combined… Read More

There is not much visible crime in the suburbs. No street corners filled with drug dealers or significant numbers of drive by shootings. So, the police do need other diversions. And since traffic control is typically a high priority for many residents, local suburban police may make such patrols a priority for the department. Federal… Read More

Many Minnesotans enjoy drinking alcohol. Since the end of Prohibition, which was also known as the Volstead Act, after Minnesota’s own Representative Volstead, who was instrumental in passing the Act, adults of legal drinking age can purchase and consume alcohol.   Sometimes Minnesotans know they may drink and have a few more than would make… Read More

In much of Minnesota, Labor Day marks the end of summer. With the last day of the State Fair and most schools resuming on Tuesday, the Labor Day holiday is often seen as closing weekend of summer. And to celebrate that last big weekend, many people drive to cabin or the lake, go camping or… Read More

When a police officer or Minnesota Highway Patrol trooper is driving along a street or highway, they are not permitted to stop anyone to check an see if they are committing a crime. Because of the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and Article 1, Section 10 the Minnesota Constitution, the people of the state… Read More