In April, the US Supreme Court ruled that police violated Tyler McNeely’s 4th Amendment rights by forcibly drawing his blood without first obtaining a warrant. The McNeely decision raises many questions for the Minnesota state courts.
DWI
Should We Lower the Legal Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) for Driving?
Will lowering the legal BAC limit save lives? Maybe. But it’s complicated.
What Can You Drive Drunk Any More?
The DWIs I have handled this year include the usual assortment of vehicles: automobiles, trucks, snowmobiles, and boats. But if you’re committed to drinking (or “consuming alcoholic beverages,” as the police reports say!) and to getting somewhere, there are other options . . . maybe.
The Goals of DWI Arrests
The goals of DWI arrests — and laws to effectuate those arrests — can get lost in the rhetoric about the menace of drunk driving.
What is a “Rule 25”?
If you’re in court for a DWI (or other alcohol or drug-related crimes), you’re going to need to get a chemical health assessment, called a “Rule 25”. What is it?