Minnesota Felony DUI Attorney
Felony DUI Penalties
According to Minnesota law, a felony is any crime that can carry a penalty of incarceration for one year or more. A person who commits first-degree DUI will be charged with a felony and may face punishment that includes:
- Up to 7 years of imprisonment (a person may be imprisoned for more than 7 years if they possess a prior criminal history)
- Fines of up to $14,000
A person can be charged with first-degree DUI when they:
- Have previously been convicted of felony DUI
- Have previously been convicted of a felony crime for vehicular homicide or injury involving alcohol or other controlled substances
- Have violated DUI law three or more times within a 10-year period
If you are facing felony DUI charges, it is recommended that you contact a Minnesota felony DUI attorney at the law firm of Heimerl & Lammers right away. We have over many years of experience in
defending criminal cases such as those involving DUI, and we can provide representation that includes thorough investigation of your charges and interviews of key witnesses. Utilizing the evidence and testimony we gather, we will aggressively defend you in court with the goal of obtaining a reduction of your charges or a complete exoneration.
Felony DUI Sentencing
When a criminal court sentences a person for felony DUI, it is required to impose a sentence that involves imprisonment for no less than 3 years. While it may stay the actual execution of this mandatory sentence, it cannot stay the imposition of the sentence, or impose a sentence of less than 3 years. Once the person has served their period of incarceration, the court must order that the person be placed on conditional release for five years. If the person fails to meet these conditions during that time, they may be returned to prison.
Charged with felony DUI? Contact a Minnesota felony DUI attorney who can provide you with aggressive representation in your criminal case.