Vikings wide receiver Jerome Simpson is in yet another legal matter after being arrested early one Saturday morning on suspicion of drunk driving. He was arrested in Minneapolis. According to a patrol spokesman, the 27-year-old football player was arrested after he...
Drunk Driving Defense
Report: Drinkers may be drinking more than they think
As we head into the weekend, many people in Minnesota may be making plans to head out for dinner, watch a football game or grab some drinks with some friends. But chances are, these people are not making plans to get arrested for drunk driving. People who get behind...
Blood sample evidence from St. Paul woman’s crash inadmissible
Those accused of crimes in Minnesota have rights. If it is believed those rights were overlooked, this may end up leading to certain evidence being deemed inadmissible in court. Recently, the attorney for a 24-year-old St. Paul woman was able to successfully argue the...
Crackdown campaign in Minnesota looking for drunk drivers
Drivers in the Minneapolis and St. Paul areas may notice a higher concentration of police out on Minnesota roadways. This is due to the fact that officers are targeting those drivers they believe are under the influence. This will no doubt lead to an influx in the...
DUI charge dismissed against Minnesota state trooper
A former Minnesota State Patrol trooper -- who was accused of driving under the influence on his way to training in Duluth -- proved to the general public that anyone can end up facing DUI charges. Recently, he pleaded guilty to careless driving as part of a plea...
Legal DWI driving limit in Minnesota could change
The National Transportation Safety Board recently recommended states reduce the legal driving limit from 0.08 percent to 0.05 percent. If this recommendation were to ever become law, this could lead to a serious increase in the number of Minnesota drivers arrested for...
Police in the Twin Cities on the lookout for drunk drivers
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety has periodic enhanced drunk driving enforcement crackdowns in the Twin Cities area. For drivers in the area, this means that during a scheduled crackdown they can expect to see more police officers than normal out on patrol....
E-DWI pushes charges through even faster in Minnesota
After an arrest in Minnesota, the suspect needs to be charged with an actual crime within 36 hours. If not, the suspect must be let go. With paperwork and the back-and-forth that goes on between the police, the prosecutor's office and the courts, this 36-hour window...
Is a Segway a motor vehicle under Minnesota drunk driving laws?
In Minnesota, a driver is not limited to a car or truck when it comes to being accused of driving while intoxicated. In fact, in the past, drivers in the state have been arrested for DWI for operating non-motor vehicles, such as lawn mowers. However, a recent case won...
Christa Groshek interviewed by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News regarding Bar Breathalyzers
Attorney Christa Groshek was interviewed by Chris Egert, KSTP 5 Eyewitness News, on January 8th, 2013. The interview discussed the presence and use of the Intoxbox bar breathalyzers, in local establishments. The interview can be seen by clicking here. Here is a...