Minnesota DWI List of Offenses

May 17, 2012

As a Minnesota DWI Lawyer, I have blogged a bit about the various types of DWIs that you can be charged with in Minnesota.  Here is a link to the four degrees of DWI with information about the charges and consequences of each: 1st Degree DWI (Felony DWI) 2nd Degree DWI 3rd Degree DWI 4th Degree DWI [...]

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Minnesota DWI Test Challenges

May 7, 2012

If you’re facing a DWI in Minnesota, one thing a good Minnesota DWI lawyer can help with is challenging the DWI test to determine if everything was handled properly.  Here are some things I can look at for your DWI case: Implied Consent — In order for Minnesota to require you to take a DWI [...]

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What to look for in a Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney

October 29, 2011

In the last post, I discussed the roles a Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney plays when handling a criminal or DWI matter.  With these roles in mind, what are helpful criteria to look at when selecting a Minnesota criminal defense lawyer?  Of course, selecting a lawyer depends upon the particular person and matter involved, but here [...]

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What does a Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney do?

October 7, 2011

The Big Question If you’re charged with a crime in Minnesota, one of the most important decisions you’ll have to make is whether to get an attorney and which one to choose.  A Minnesota criminal defense attorney acts as a manager for your case and will affect every part of it.  So, before we decide [...]

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What to do if arrested for a DWI in Minneapolis or St. Paul

August 22, 2011

No one plans on being arrested for a DWI.  If you knew that you were intoxicated and that you would be pulled over for drunk driving, you’d call a cab.  Despite people’s best intentions, however, it’s a common scene where someone has “one too many” and is pulled over for a driving violation on their [...]

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How to get out of jail on the weekend

August 7, 2011

Here is a common scenario: you are out having fun with your friends Saturday night, and on the way home you are pulled over for speeding.  The police officer detects alcohol on your breath, you tell him you’ve had a couple drinks, and eventually you are arrested for a DWI.  You are arrested and put [...]

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First Degree Felony DWI in Minnesota

August 4, 2011

First-degree DWI is the most severe drinking and driving charge in Minnesota.  It is a felony and is punishable by up to 7 years in prison and a $14,000 fine.  It also carries a number of collateral consquences, including driver’s license revocation, license plate impoundment (“whiskey plates”), and vehicle forfeiture. What is Felony DUI? You [...]

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Second Degree DWI in Minnesota

August 1, 2011

A 2nd degree DWI is the second-most severe DWI in Minnesota.  It is a gross misdemeanor, which means it is punishable by up to 1 year in jail or $3,000 in fines.  In addition, a 2nd degree DUI carries a number of collateral consequences, including loss of driver’s license, impoundment of license plates (“whiskey plates”), [...]

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Third Degree DWI in Minnesota

June 27, 2011

What is a third degree DUI in Minnesota? A third degree DWI in Minnesota is a gross misdemeanor.  This is the middle level of criminal offenses.  It has a maximum penalty of 1 year in jail and a $3,000 fine.  A third degree DWI occurs when a person drives while under the influence of alcohol [...]

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Fourth Degree DWI in Minnesota

June 22, 2011

What is a 4th Degree DWI in Minnesota? In Minnesota, a fourth-degree DUI is the lowest offense level for drunk driving.  It is a misdemeanor and is punishable by up to 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine.  A 4th degree DWI occurs when someone drives while impaired by alcohol or has more than [...]

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