Frequently Asked Questions in Minnesota DWI/DUI/Impaired & Drunk Driving Cases

No, there are not DWI checkpoints in Minnesota or Wisconsin. A DWI checkpoint is a predetermined location where police set up an operation to stop vehicles (either at random or in specific intervals) and check drivers for signs of impairment without any other reason to stop the vehicle. While the United States Supreme Court decided in 1990 that DWI checkpoints are constitutional, both Minnesota and Wisconsin supreme courts have determined DWI checkpoints violate drivers’ constitutional rights, particularly the Fourth Amendment, which protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures.

However, a police officer may initiate a traffic stop for hundreds of other reasons. If you find yourself charged with DWI following a traffic stop, a knowledgeable and experienced criminal defense attorney can help you navigate the process and advocate for you in court.