Traveling to Canada After a DWI
Among the several collateral consequences that come from a DWI, one of the more surprising ones – and one that often doesn’t become an issue until it’s too late – is that a DWI conviction can bar entry into Canada. Whenever you travel to Canada (even if your flight is just connecting in Canada), Canadian
Requesting an Additional Test When Arrested for DWI
When you are arrested for a DWI, you will be asked by the Officer to submit to a breath test, or either provide a urine sample or have blood drawn in order to determine your blood alcohol concentration (“BAC”) level. What the Officer likely will not explain to you – because they don’t have to
DWI Law Change – .16 or More Is Now a Gross Misdemeanor and Worse
Effective August 1, 2015, the alcohol concentration level used to enhance the criminal penalties for a DWI will be lowered by .04 – a dramatic reduction in DWI law. A high alcohol concentration reading can be considered an aggravating factor used to enhance a first-time offense from a misdemeanor to a gross misdemeanor. That level
Electronic Home Monitoring in Minnesota
One of the most common conditions of a sentence in a DWI case is being ordered on electronic home monitoring (EHM) in lieu of serving time in jail. The benefit is obvious: the defendant does not have to serve time in jail. But, there are steep and hidden costs that come along with this benefit.