Minnesota DWI Defense Blog

Minnesota’s laws on Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) go further than just the act of driving -- they also make it a crime to be in “physical control” of a vehicle. This means someone who is not even driving can be charged with a DWI! But is this type of law too broad to be enforceable? Read More

As a DWI defense lawyer, I frequently hear from clients who are stunned to find themselves charged with driving while impaired (DWI) the morning after a night of drinking. It's more common than you think. Read More

It rarely makes sense to hire the second best attorney for your case. The level of expertise that comes with board certification is particularly important for individuals with professional licenses, CDL drivers, or those whose driving privileges are critical to their livelihood such as pilots, doctors, and other health care providers, lawyers, those with security clearances), or if you are required to drive for your employment, travel to Canada, etc., the relief and confidence that comes with hi Read More

One of the most critical phases of a DWI trial is voir dire—jury selection. As Minnesota’s only lawyer Board-Certified in DWI Law by the American Bar Association (not MSBA), frequently consulted by other lawyers, I’m often asked to share my “standard DWI voir dire questions.” However, it’s important to understand that DWI jury selection has no universal, one-size-fits-all questions. The strategy and questions used depend on various factors unique to each case. Read More

If you’re a first-time arrestee facing a Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) charge in Minnesota, there’s a crucial detail you should know about that could significantly impact your case. Here's a secret that could help you navigate the legal complexities more effectively - especially if you can't avoid an attorney. Read More

You may not know it, but barometric pressure (along with temperature and numerous other variables) has a significant impact on a person's breath alcohol concentration. One other thing you may not know (we just discovered it ourselves) is that the Minnesota BCA was deliberately using a flawed barometer to calibrate it's breath test instruments for years! Read More

Last week, we told you about a big problem with how Minnesota's Ignition Interlock Program tries to measure breath alcohol. Today, we tell you exactly what's wrong, and how we can help get ignition interlock violations overturned. Read More

Are the private companies charged with providing services to Minnesota's Ignition Interlock Device Program (IIDP) cutting corners to produce unreliable results? Are drivers being penalized for "failing" breath samples on devices that are not actually calibrated to properly determine if a driver even "failed?" Read More

Your hospital blood draw isn't good enough for a DWI case. Learn crucial differences between medical and forensic blood draws and how they impact your legal defense. Read More

Ramsay Law secured a major victory for a client falsely accused of driving over the legal alcohol limit. Their breath test machine was improperly calibrated, providing inflated results. Ramsay Law leveraged scientific data and expert testimony to prove the machine’s bias. Read More

Minnesota's DWI laws shifted after the Tanksley decision, allowing unreliable urine alcohol tests for convictions. However, how breathalyzers fit in remains unclear, causing confusion and bias in prosecutions. Read More

Facing a DWI charge? One number can change your life. Ensure its accuracy. Call Ramsay Law. Read More

Field sobriety tests, hailed as accurate by studies, actually have a 29% false positive rate. Don't trust the wobble - trust Ramsay Law for your DWI defense. Read More

Breathalyzer bust? Don't overblow! We show you how to beat the Minnesota breath alcohol machine. Read More

Two Kandiyohi County deputies turned a drug test into a mini-volcano with questionable pyrotechnics and even more questionable decision-making. Is it time for them to ditch the lighter and grab a chemistry textbook? Read More

SoToxa is a new oral fluid testing device used for roadside DWI tests. However, there are serious concerns about its accuracy. Read More

Ramsay Law got a victory in a recent case. Our client was wrongly imprisoned due to health conditions. We secured secured his release. Read More

The state's breath alcohol machines are calibrated using a single blood/breath conversion factor of 2100. This number may overestimate your true blood alcohol levels. Read More

Field sobriety testing is riddled with problems. research shows that these tests can produce false positives, wrongfully implicating sober drivers of driving under the influence. Read More

There’s a massive problem with the state’s roadside breath machines, also known as preliminary breath testers (PBTs): They're not calibrated accurately. Read More