Minnesota DUI Attorney

DUI and DWI in Minnesota

The State of Minnesota takes drunk driving seriously, and if you have been arrested for this crime, you face serious consequences. State patrol and local police look out for any driving behavior which might provide probable cause for a traffic stop, such as swerving, speeding or driving at speeds well under the limit and erratic behavior. Anyone who is pulled over on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while impaired (DWI) must submit to a field sobriety test, such as a breathalyzer or a blood test. Refusal to test can result in an automatic license suspension under state implied consent laws.

The penalties for DWI outlined in chapter 169A of the Minnesota Statutes range from a misdemeanor to a felony, depending on whether it is a first offense or a multiple DUI. First-time drunk-driving convictions are punishable by up to 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine, and penalties for a 2nd, 3rd or 4 th DWI range up to $14,000 in fines and 7 years in prison for felony DUI.

A DWI will most likely cost you your driver's license, and in order to regain your driving privileges you will be required to participate in the Minnesota Ignition Interlock Device Program. You will have to install equipment in your vehicle for the purpose of testing your breath for alcohol before you can start the car. Insurance rates normally increase in the wake of a DWI conviction, adding to the costs of any criminal punishment. By working with an aggressive Minnesota criminal defense attorney you will improve the chances that you can see the charges against you reduced or have the case dropped.

DUI Lawyer in Minnesota

Heimerl & Lammers is a law firm composed of dynamic individuals working as a team to provide top-quality service to our clients. We have successfully represented many people in the community on DWI charges and we have a strong familiarity with all aspects of the DUI process. There are many ways to challenge a drunk driving case, from demonstrating that the tests used to establish whether you were over the legal limit were flawed, to calling into question whether you had your Constitutional rights violated by being stopped in the first place. The sooner you get started on your case, the better will be your chances of a successful defense.

Multiple DUIIf you have a prior conviction, you are going to face very serious consequences if you are convicted again. Taking action by getting a high quality, aggressive lawyer is crucial if you hope to find the best possible strategy to defend against the charges. Read more about multiple DUI....

DUI ProcessThe DUI process moves extremely quickly in Minnesota, and in order to manage the situation, you need to get in touch with our law firm as early as possible after the arrest, and prior to any court appearance. Our early involvement could lead to a better case outcome. Read more about the DUI process...

Felony DUICertain DUI charges will be filed as a felony, with all the subsequent damage to your life and future if you are convicted. These include case in which you have several DUI convictions on your record, or when another person was injured or killed in an accident in which you are accused of driving drunk. Read more about felony DUI.

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