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      DWI Stops: Can Police Just Wait Outside of the Local Bar?

      DWI Stops: Can Police Just Wait Outside of the Local Bar?

      Technically yes. Police officers may wait outside of bars, clubs, and other venues, looking for drunk drivers. Police can patrol these areas, and can do so more extensively if drunk driving incidents are more likely to occur there. However, officers must also have a valid reason to stop a particular driver, since merely leaving a bar does not automatically allow...

      Super Bowl 101: Tailgating Without a Ticket

      Super Bowl 101: Tailgating Without a Ticket

      Super Bowl Sunday is a beloved American holiday, often celebrated with good food, drinks, and most importantly, football! It’s a day when football fans everywhere gather to watch the game and sometimes get a little rowdy.  Statistics show that there may be an uptick in crime on Super Bowl Sunday. In preparation for hosting this year’s celebration, and the potential...

      Minnesota’s Open Container Law: Who Gets the Ticket and When Does the Law Apply?

      Minnesota’s Open Container Law: Who Gets the Ticket and When Does the Law Apply?

      Criminal Liability Minnesota’s DWI laws make it illegal to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. However, Minnesota’s Open Container laws can punish sober drivers and passengers for having an open alcohol container in their car. In terms of criminal liability, Minnesota’s law applies equally to drivers and passengers. This means that police officers may choose to...

      School Bus Stops: What Drivers Need to Know

      School Bus Stops: What Drivers Need to Know

      Have you ever wondered about the rules for stopping when encountering a school bus? If so, you’re not alone. Familiarizing yourself with the proper protocols mandated by Minnesota law is essential to ensure the safety of children on school buses and to avoid the potential criminal consequences of failing to stop when legally required to do so. According to Minnesota...

      Can I Drive After a DWI?

      Can I Drive After a DWI?

      DWIs can have serious consequences, including the revocation of your driver’s license. How long the revocation lasts depends on the circumstances of the case and the charges. For example, an individual facing their first DWI whose blood alcohol content (BAC) tested under 0.16 face a 90-day license revocation while a person whose BAC was over 0.16 or individuals who have...

      Arrested the Day Before Thanksgiving?

      Arrested the Day Before Thanksgiving?

      What If I’m Arrested for a DWI the Day Before Thanksgiving? The Day Before Thanksgiving is considered one of the heaviest drinking days of the year which means DWI patrol will likely be significant. Whether you are drinking with your family or with old friends, the day before Thanksgiving is one of the worst days to get arrested for a...

      Time to Get Your Windshield Fixed! (And Other Weird MN Traffic Laws)

      Time to Get Your Windshield Fixed! (And Other Weird MN Traffic Laws)

      You may have heard that it’s illegal to have something hanging from your rearview mirror, but what other weird traffic laws does Minnesota have? Here are just a few we found interesting: Driving a motor vehicle with a cracked windshield that obstructs proper vision Driving a motor vehicle with signs, posters, or other nontransparent material on one of the windows...

      Can I Get Pulled Over for Crossing the Fog Line?

      Can I Get Pulled Over for Crossing the Fog Line?

      Minnesota will be progressively expanding fog line widths from 4 to 6 inches as the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) completes routine construction projects. MnDOT said they are widening fog lines to try to reduce crashes, injuries, and deaths. But can you get pulled over for crossing these fog lines? Simply put, yes. In Minnesota, a police officer can pull...

      Can the police search my phone if they think I am texting and driving?

      Can the police search my phone if they think I am texting and driving?

      First of all, is texting while driving illegal? Yes. According to Minnesota Statute §169.475 Subd. 2 when a vehicle is in motion or part of traffic, the person operating the vehicle upon a street or highway is prohibited from using a wireless communications device to compose, send, or read an electronic message. In addition to texting, drivers are prohibited from...

      Minnesota Second Chance Coalition’s Annual Rally – Proposals for Change in Minnesota’s Criminal Justice System

      Minnesota Second Chance Coalition’s Annual Rally – Proposals for Change in Minnesota’s Criminal Justice System

      The Minnesota Second Chance Coalition held its annual rally at the state capitol in St. Paul, Minnesota, on February 19, 2020. The Minnesota Second Chance Coalition is calling for changes in Minnesota’s criminal justice system and is optimistic that some of the proposals they are promoting will become laws this year. One of those proposals is to stop suspending drivers’...

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