Minnesota DWI Lawyer & DWI Defense Attorney

If you or a member of your family have been charged with a DWI it is imperative that you obtain the services of an experienced, qualified and dedicated Minnesota DWI attorney for your case. You need to understand that even if this is only your first time ever facing charges of driving under the influence, you can face very serious penalties that can include:

jail time
stiff fines
loss of your driving privileges

The penalties that you face increase – dramatically – for each DWI/DUI conviction or license revocation you have had in the last ten years. Therefore, you cannot leave anything to chance. You need to retain the services of a Minneapolis DWI attorney like Mark Herman immediately.

And, you must also act quickly to protect your right to challenge the revocation of your driver’s license. You have only 30 days to challenge the state’s revocation of your license. Even if you were to successfully defend against the criminal DUI/DWI charge, if you miss the filling date to challenge your drivers license revocation, that revocation will stand and will count against you in any future DUI/DWI charges.

PENALTIES (at least 21 years old and under .20 BAC)

FOURTH DEGREE DUI/DWI (FIRST OFFENSE)

First offense with no aggravating factors, (BAC of .20 or greater, child younger than 16 in the vehicle or a test refusal);
Misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail and a fine of up to $1,000; and,
90 day maximum license revocation.

THIRD DEGREE DUI/DWI (SECOND OFFENSE)

Second time offense within ten years of first offense, or first offense with an aggravating factor present, (BAC of .20 or greater, child younger than 16 in the vehicle or a test refusal);
Gross misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year in jail and a fine of up to $3,000;
Impoundment of license plates;
30 day mandatory minimum jail time; and,
180 day maximum license revocation.

SECOND DEGREE DUI/DWI (THIRD OFFENSE)

Third offense within ten years of first of two offenses, or first offense with two or more aggravating factors present, or test refusal if one aggravating factor was present;
Gross misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year in jail and a fine of up to $3,000;
Forfeiture of vehicle;
90 day mandatory minimum jail time; and,
One year maximum license revocation.

FOURTH DEGREE DUI/DWI (FOUR OR MORE OFFENSES)

Fourth offense within ten years of three prior offenses, or a previous felony conviction or previous conviction for vehicular homicide;
Felony punishable by up to 7 years in prison and up to a $3,000 fine;
Forfeiture of vehicle;
Mandatory minimum jail time; and,
License cancellation as inimical to public safety (applies to 4 DUI’s on record, not just within the past 10 years).

It Could Happen to Anyone ...

There is a real underlying truth associated with a DWI case. That reality is that nearly anyone could have been charged with driving while intoxicated at one time or another in his or her life. Depending on a variety of circumstances, a person actually can be over the limit, can be legally considered to be driving while intoxicated, if only a drink or two have been consumed.

Of course, understanding that almost every individual – even those who enjoy only an occasional drink or two – can end up charged with DWI really doesn't solve your problem. But, it can underscore the need for a talented and credible Minnesota DWI attorney. While some people go it on their own when charged with a DWI and do not obtain legal counsel, and while some individuals do not retain a Minnesota DWI lawyer in a timely manner, these are precisely the same individuals who find themselves facing more significant penalties when charged with DWI.

Protecting Your Rights with a Qualified, Aggressive Minnesota DWI Lawyer

It is important to contact a Twin Cities DWI/DUI attorney to stand up for your rights… Mark will be aggressive in defending you against DUI/DWI charges. It may be possible to have the charges dismissed or to minimize the penalties you may be facing, including a shorter license revocation period, lower fines and possibly no jail time. Mark will analyze your case to see if the police had a valid reason to stop you and if they had probable cause to conduct sobriety tests and arrest you. If they did not, the charges could be dismissed.

It may also be possible to challenge the results of the test that the state says shows you were intoxicated. The state uses the Intoxilyzer 5000 to prove your guilt. It has been proven that this machine has flaws and its results can successfully be challenged. It is also possible to challenge the accuracy of urine and blood tests.

With all of this in mind, it is important that you do have a qualified, aggressive Minnesota DWI lawyer on your side when you are dealing with a DWI case. You need an attorney that will not just stand on the sidelines but who will take a proactive stance in fighting for you – a Minneapolis DWI attorney who will tirelessly dedicated himself to ensuring that your rights and interests fully are protected and that you obtain the most favorable resolution of your case.

Schedule an Initial Consultation with a Minnesota DWI Attorney Today

Ensuring that you have an experienced, effective Minnesota criminal defense lawyer at your side is crucial to ensuring that your rights fully are protected. You need to hire a Minnesota DWI attorney immediately – you cannot afford to wait to retain a lawyer. Mark Herman understands how important your case is and what needs to be done to provide you the legal representation that you must have – right now. Contact Mark and schedule a no-charge initial consultation today:

Mark Herman
Minneapolis Criminal Defense Attorney
612-382-4545.

Keep in mind that you can contact Mark 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year.
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