admin April 22nd, 2010
In a survey of experts on drunk driving laws across the United States, results show that Minnesota is strong on enforcement but softer than many states when it comes to punishing drunk drivers, according to an article from The Star Tribune.
The article says Minnesota has no minimum sentence for criminal vehicular homicide, and nearly 900 people have been killed in alcohol-related Minnesota car accidents over the past five years.
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What is your opinion of Minnesota drunk driving laws? Are they too lenient? What punishment or penalties should someone face if another driver or bystander dies as a result of driving under the influence?
If you or someone you know has been involved in a Minnesota auto accident, the Minnesota DUI attorneys at Butwinick Donaldson can help.
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admin January 26th, 2010
January 14, 2010
Pine Journal reported a district judge sentenced a 61-year-old man for causing a Minnesota DUI accident on August 22.
The man drove his car into the passenger side of a police car while he was under the influence of alcohol. His blood-alcohol level was 0.28 at the time of the Minnesota DUI accident, which was three and half times the legal limit.
Both police officers suffered critical injuries from the Minnesota DUI accident.
The man who caused the Minnesota DUI accident was sentenced to serve three months in jail and pay a fine.
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The Minnesota DUI accident lawyers at Butwinick Donaldson can help if you were injured in an accident.
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admin January 30th, 2009
January 29. 2009
Star Tribune reported a police officer pleaded guilty to a Minnesota DUI charge when he was found driving under the influence of alcohol.
The police officer was off-duty and had his two children in the car with him when he was stopped by the police and charged with the Minnesota DUI.
A breath test was taken at the scene of the Minnesota DUI and the police officer was found with a blood alcohol content of .21.
The police officer was taken off of patrol duty after he was charged for driving under the influence.
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The Minnesota dui attorneys at Butwinick & Donaldson can help if you have been injured in an accident.
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