Minneapolis DWI Lawyer, Minneapolis DUI Lawyer
The lawyers of Brandt Criminal Defense have successfully resolved countless DWI/DUI cases throughout the Twin Cities. Our drunk driving lawyers aggressively represent clients charged with DWI/Drunk Driving in Minneapolis, St Paul, Hennepin County, Anoka County, and throughout the Twin Cities area.
With over 15 years of experience in DWI/DUI cases we know how to resolve each case and how to pursue options with successful results. We’ve done our homework keeping abreast of the latest cases, legal treatises, scientific literature, and regularly attend legal seminars which educate attorneys on DWI drunk driving defense.
Our lawyers take an aggressive approach to DWI/DUI defense. We fight your case with extensive pre-trial motions, vigorous cross examinations, defense experts, demonstrative evidence, photographs, testimony, witnesses, and videos. We take every effort to protect your legal and driving rights.
If you are currently under investigation or have already been charged with a crime, speak with our experienced criminal defense lawyers. We represent persons throughout Minneapolis, St Paul, Hennepin County, Anoka County, Ramsey County, and throughout the Twin Cities area.
Call us at (763) 421-6366 for a free, no obligation consultation.
Protecting Your Rights
In Minnesota, if someone is arrested for violating Minnesota DWI Law, they have the right to speak with a DWI / DUI defense attorney before taking a chemical test to determine blood alcohol content levels. If you have been arrested for a DWI, it is important that you speak to a DWI defense lawyer prior to speaking with the police or taking a chemical test. Minnesota has some of the harshest punishments in the nation for DWI offenses.
Because refusing to take a chemical test following an arrest for drunk driving is a separate criminal offense, it is important to tell the officer that you would like to speak to a lawyer before taking the test.
Types Of DWI / DUI Offenses
Minnesota drunk driving laws include various numerical degrees relating to the seriousness of the charge. The degrees of DWI charges are as follows:
- First Degree DWI
- Second Degree DWI
- Third Degree DWI
- Fourth Degree DWI
Crimes and Penalties:
Minnesota has some of the harshest punishments for first time and repeat offenders.
First Degree DWI
- Punishable by up to 5 years in jail and a $10,000 fine.
- Impound the license plates of the driver and seek forfeiture of the driver’s vehicle.
- Police may also hold the DWI suspect in jail until the first court appearance.
Second Degree DWI
- Punishable by up to 1 year in jail and a $3,000 fine.
- Impound the license plates of the driver and seek forfeiture of the driver’s vehicle.
- Police may also hold the DWI suspect in jail until the first court appearance.
Third Degree DWI
- Punishable as a gross misdemeanor with up to 1 year in jail and a $3,000 fine.
- Impound the license plates of the driver and seek forfeiture of the driver’s vehicle.
- Police may also hold the DWI suspect in jail until the first court appearance.
Fourth Degree DWI
- Punishable as a misdemeanor with up to 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine.
- Fourth degree DWI’s are given to persons with no prior DWI or DUI related license revocations.
Repeat Offender Punishments
Minnesota carries a DWI statute requiring presumptive mandatory sentences for repeat DWI offenders if convicted:
- Second DWI – 30 days executed jail sentence
- Third DWI – 90 days executed jail sentence
- Fourth DWI – 180 days executed jail sentence
- Fifth DWI – 1 year executed jail sentence
The experienced Minnesota DWI/DUI attorneys of Brandt Criminal Defense will use our extensive knowledge of the legal system to create a defense for your situation. With our skill and experience we may be able to have your charges dropped or reduced. To learn more about penalties, fines, and how to protect your rights with representation call our lawyers today at (763) 421-6366.
