Attorney Offices by Municipality
- Anoka
- Giancola Law Office:
Minnesota DUI (Driving Under the Influence) and DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) cases can have many consequences. A multitude of factors will determine the severity of your penalties. These include number of prior offenses, whether anyone was harmed as a result of an accident, and a number of other variables oftentimes referred to as aggravating factors.
Collateral consequences also arise out of a DWI/DUI incident. These can include drivers license revocation, vehicle forfeiture, and license plate impoundment. Thus, it is crucial to hire a capable and competent DWI/DUI attorney. The Giancola Law Office has handled thousands of DWI/DUI cases. One thing is certain, The Giancola Law Office will leave no stone unturned.
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Did you know that refusal to take a blood alcohol concentration test is a crime? I bet you would find it hard to believe that refusal to take a test is a gross misdemeanor, yet a first time DWI/DUI with a blood alcohol concentration of under .20 is only a misdemeanor. Minnesota now has a felony level DWI/DUI ... 4 DWIs in 10 years = felony.
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Drugs also play a role in DWI/DUI cases. Prescription drugs mixed with alcohol, prescription drugs which cause DUI symptoms, and the use of illegal drugs can also result in DUI charges.
- Apple Valley
- James Blumberg:
Being accused of a crime is a serious matter that shouldnÕt be taken
lightly. It takes time and money to resolve these complex issues. When
choosing an attorney, it is important to choose an attorney that has
your best interests in mind and will work with your specific case and
life situation. You should demand the best talent for your case.
- Bloomington
- Cundy & Paul:
In 2005 Minnesota will reduce the legal limit for drinking and driving
to 0.08. Throughout the past two years the state has increased
penalties for drinking and driving making it possible for an individual
to be charged with a felony.
At the present time four degrees of DWI/DUI exist. First degree DWI is
a felony, second and third degree DWI are gross misdemeanors, and
fourth degree DWI is a misdemeanor. A prosecuting attorney determines
the degree to charge based on an individualÍs present conduct and
conduct taking place up to ten years before the present conduct. A
personÍs blood alcohol concentration, prior DWI convictions and prior
alcohol-related driverÍs license revocations all play a vital role in
determining what someone will be charged with. Minnesota has also
placed mandatory sentencing guidelines into effect so that first,
second and third degree DWIÍs will result in some mandatory
incarceration.
It is important to note that if an individual is at or above the legal
limit for drinking and driving their driving privileges will be taken
away. There are specific time limits for challenging the license
revocation. Thus, it is imperative to contact an attorney immediately
to calculate the relevant timelines.
- Derk Schwieger: You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.
- Kelly Griffitts: BAC Charts and Penalties
- Beaulier Law Office:
Over the years drunk driving statutes have evolved not only to increase
penalties for repeat offenders but to add additional charges. These
additional charges increase the DWI conviction rate and make it more
difficult for persons arrested on drunk driving charges to defend
against the charges.
- Brainerd
- Ed Shaw:
Driving a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol is a crime.
Being under the influence is usually defined as having a blood alcohol
content of more than 10% (.10 or greater). Blood alcohol is measured by
breath, blood, or urine tests.
- Brooklyn Park
- Scott Anderson:
Being charged with a crime is stressful, and having an experienced
lawyer to provide legal representation in the initial through trial
stages of a criminal case is critical. The criminal process can be a
confusing maze of court appearances, fines, and forms that could have a
devastating effect on your personal liberty and privileges.
- Brooklyn Center
- Henderson, Howard, Pawluk & McNamara:
If I have been stopped and arrested for driving under the influence of
alcohol or drugs, do I have to take a breath (urine, blood) test? Yes
and no. Because driver's licenses are considered a "privilege"
and not a "right," states are generally free to create legal
requirements for obtaining and retaining a driver's license.
Minnesota, as well as most states, have laws which result in
termination of a driver's license for varying periods of time for
refusal to take a test designed to determine whether the driver has
illegal levels of alcohol or non-prescription drugs in him/her.
In Minnesota, the license loss period is one year for refusal to take
such a test so the decision to take or not to take such a test is a
grave decision. Most attorneys advise taking the test, however,
in light of the serious consequences for refusal and in light of
various defenses which may exist to a test result which appears to
violate the law.
- Burnsville
- Laura Valentine:
If you have been arrested or charged with a crime, it is important to speak to a criminal lawyer before making any statement to police or prosecutors. Whether the charges you are facing are for a minor violation such as shoplifting, or for something more serious, such as DUI/drunk driving, felony theft, or manslaughter, your attorney has the best chance of protecting your rights if you obtain representation as early as possible in the criminal proceedings.
- Jarvis & Associates:
If you have been charged with assault, DUI, DWI, a drug crime, or any
other criminal offense, make sure you have a criminal defense lawyer
who will protect your rights.
- Chanhassen
- Champlin
- Cynthia Brown:
Originally enacted in 1911, Minnesotas DWI scheme has recently been
relabeled driving while impaired. The criminal part of the law provides
for state prosecution of impaired drivers. Potential consequences
include both criminal penalties (such as a fine or imprisonment), and
civil penalties (such as the revocation of a drivers license). The
offense of driving while impaired consists of driving or being in
control of a motor vehicle: > While under the influence of alcohol,
a controlled, or hazardous substance; or > With an alcohol
concentration of .10 or more > If a commercial vehicle, with an
alcohol concentration of .04 or more; or > With any amount of
certain illegal drugs in the body. The degree of the offense depends
upon the circumstances of the case. Aggravating factors may lead to a
higher level offense. The factors include prior driving offenses, blood
alcohol of .20 or more, or having a child under 16 in the vehicle at
the time of the new offense. The Minnesota Legislature has also enacted
new laws making certain DWI's a felony. It is also a crime to refuse to
submit to a chemical test under Minnesotas implied consent law. The
arresting officer may choose a breath, blood, or urine test. However,
no action may be taken against a driver who refuses a blood or urine
test unless an alternative test was offered.
- Cloquet
- Wiegert Law Office:
When you get a DWI and your license gets suspended, have someone
defending you to minimize the penalties the state can exact on you is
crucial.
- Scare Law Office: You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.
- Cook
- Trenti Law:
The DWI law is complicated, and in all cases you should have the advice
of an attorney in order to ensure that your legal rights are properly
protected.
- Detroit Lakes
- Timothy Dodd:
If you have been arrested for drunk driving, you face the prospect of a
fine, possible loss of driving privileges, and even jail time.
Depending on the circumstances of your arrest, DUI/DWI charges can be
successfully overcome.
- Duluth
- Stocke Law Office:
If you have been stopped by the police or arrested for drunk driving,
be polite, show your driver’s license, identify yourself, but DO NOT
ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS OR MAKE ANY STATEMENTS!
Every word you say will be held against you. You have a right to an
attorney. Before making a decision of whether to submit to a chemical
test, you have the right to consult with an attorney and the police
have to furnish you with a telephone and telephone books.
- Richard Holmstrom: Being charged with a crime is a serious matter.
- Eagan
- Jeffrey
Sheridan: The American criminal justice system is accusatorial, not
inquisitorial. This means that the burden is entirely upon the accuser
to prove your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, and to do so without
extracting evidence from you against your will (the inquisition). You
(the accused) have no obligation to participate or cooperate with your
accuser's investigation and, if handled properly, your silence or lack
of cooperation cannot be used in any way against you at trial.
- Eden Prairie
- Martin Azarian:
DUIs/DWI/Test Refusals: If you are charged with a DUI, DWI or Test
Refusal and you intend to fight the charges you must file an Implied
Consent Petition within thirty days of the Notice of Revocation,
otherwise the DWI will go on your driving record.
- Edina
- Greg
Mulligan: If you have been cited for DUI/DWI, you should know that the
law gives serious consequences upon conviction. And these punishments
drunk driving are even more severe for repeat offenders. A DUI sentence
may require you to pay a substantial fine, serve some time in jail, or
both. In addition to any fines or jail time, your driver’s license may
be suspended, even if it is your first offense. You will have to find
alternate transportation and go through considerable effort to regain
your driving privileges after a drunk driving conviction. To add insult
to injury, many insurance companies will drop your motor vehicle
coverage if you get a DUI. The companies that will insure you will only
do so at a greatly increased premium. It is easy to see how important
it is to protect your rights – and to do that, you need a lawyer who
will work to stop these consequences from becoming reality.
- Dennis
Dalen: Although it may have many names, including driving under the
influence (DUI), driving while intoxicated (DWI), operating under the
influence (OUI), drunk driving, and drunken driving, operating a car
after using or while using alcohol and drugs is a serious matter.
- Golden Valley
- Todd Speltz:
You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.
- Mankey Law Office:
You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.
- Hopkins
- Lindstrom
- Mankato
- Maplewood
- Julie La Fleur:
Criminal Law Practice includes DUI, DWI, domestic assault, and felony theft.
- Mendota Heights
- Cotter Law Office:
Civil law involves private law suits between two or more private
individuals, businesses or other legal entities. Criminal law involves
a private individual and the state of Minnesota or the United States
federal government. In criminal law, criminal charges are filed by the
state of Minnesota or by the federal government through a prosecutor.
Another important distinction between civil law and criminal law is the
standard of proof. In order to prevail in a civil case, the plaintiff
must demonstrate by 51% that the defendant is responsible for the
plaintiff’s injuries. In criminal law, the prosecutor must demonstrate
beyond a reasonable doubt that the person charged with the crime
actually committed the crime. This standard is much higher than the
civil standard.
- Minneapolis
- Minnetonka
- Moorhead
- George Ulseth:
You can be arrested by driving while over the legal BAC in your state
or while impaired, however, you need not actually operate the car in
order to be arrested. You may be found guilty if you had the capability
and power to dominate, direct, or regulate the vehicle, regardless of
whether you were exercising that capability or power at the time of the
arrest. Simply sitting behind the wheel with the keys in the ignition
can lead to your arrest for DUI by being in "actual physical control"
of the car.
- Oakdale
- Olivia
- Rochester
- Patterson & Associates:
DWI, driving while intoxicated, and DUI, driving under the influence, are serious charges. If not handled properly, these charges can affect your future. They can result in substantial fines, significant increases in insurance premiums, loss of your driverÕs license, affect future employment and, in some cases, result in serving time in jail.
If you have been charged with DWI or DUI, it is important not to hesitate to consult an lawyer or attorney in Rochester MN who understands the process that must be followed in DWI and DUI cases.
- Doda & McGeeney:
Known elsewhere as DUI, or driving under the influence, the formal term for drinking and driving charges in Minnesota is DWI, short for driving while impaired. The penalties for DWI have become more stringent in recent years, and even a first offense will result in revocation of your driver's license. An important part of our client service in DWI defense is protecting your interests in DMV license revocation hearings and applications for limited driver's licenses so that you can at least commute to work.
There are two tiers of penalties for Minnesota DWI convictions, including guilty pleas, depending on the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) evidence used against you. Driving with a BAC of .08 percent or greater is punished less severely than driving with a BAC of .20 percent. For commercial drivers, the maximum allowable BAC is .04 percent, and for persons under 21, a BAC as low as .02 percent can result in a conviction. The penalties involve jail time, which is often suspended for first offenders, heavy fines, and license revocation of varying lengths depending on your BAC and how many DWI or DUI convictions you have had in the last ten years.
- Stephenson & Sutcliffe:
If you have been arrested for a criminal offense, the situation may look close to impossible. What can a lawyer do for you? It's you against the arresting officers and the prosecutors. Who will believe you? Talk to aÊ criminal defense lawyer...
- Perry Law Office:
Hiring a lawyer is an important decision and you should only make that
decision after considering all relevant information, including
information that may not be on this web site.
- Patterson, Ostrem & Swisher:
WHAT IS DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE? Drinking alcohol and taking
certain drugs affects your ability to safely operate dangerous
equipment such as automobiles, motorboats and industrial equipment. It
is against the law to operate an automobile if you are so under the
influence of drugs or alcohol that you can not safely operate the motor
vehicle.
- Rosemount
Hansen, McCann & OÕConnor:
In
Minnesota, there is no difference between the terms DUI and DWI.
A DUI is a very serious matter. Recent shifts in public attitudes
towards drunk driving have resulted in less tolerance on the part of
judges and prosecutors toward offenders, and penalties and sentences
have become severer. If you’ve been charged with a DUI or have been suspected of DUI, you need to call a lawyer immediately!Failure
to contact a lawyer immediately after you have been stopped by the
police for a DUI – even if you were not charged with a DUI right away –
could result in you missing your ability to challenge certain civil
issues such as the loss of your driving privileges, the forfeiture of
your vehicle and the impoundment of your license plates in a timely
manner. Even if your DUI charge is dismissed, failure to
challenge your license revocation in a timely manner could result in
the license revocation remaining on your record, affecting your
insurance rates for years to come, as well as an individual facing more
serious criminal charges and civil penalties if they are involved in a
subsequent DUI incident.
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- Roseville
- Shakopee
- St. Cloud
- St. Louis Park
- St. Paul
- Stillwater
- Twin Cities
- Greg Sofio:
ou have been charged withÊdrinking and driving.
Don't get taken advantage of!Ê Hire an expert to guide you.
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- Gaborsky Law Office:
During this time you expect your attorney to be an advocate and keep you informed on every necessary step. You expect your questions answered; and expect an understandable explanation of the procedures necessary to achieve your objective. You also expect your telephone calls to be returned in a timely manner and aggressive representation on your behalf.
- Waite Park
- Bradshaw & Bryant:
If you are charged with a felony, or a serious misdemeanor such as
drunk driving (DWI), you should speak with an experienced criminal
defense attorney immediately. Criminal cases move quickly and you
should be represented at every proceeding.
- Waseca
- Patton, Hoversten & Berg:
The bedrock of our American democratic values is our fundamental belief
in the basic human rights of individual liberty and property. Our
belief in these rights is meaningless unless lawyers and the courts can
defend them and provide a remedy when the government violates those
rights. Our rights are not "technicalities" - they are what separate us
from dictatorships.
- White Bear Lake
- Mitchell
& Associates: A DUI/DWI conviction depends on a test of your BAC.
Unfortunately, often times a person is not even the slightest bit aware
of what his or her BAC is prior to stepping into a vehicle. In fact,
you may have been completely unaware of your guilty condition prior to
having your BAC tested. Nonetheless, intent to drive drunk is not
required for a drunk driving conviction. Still, close cases provide the
greatest basis for a successful defense. For example, where 0.8 percent
BAC is just within the legal limits and you are found to have 0.9
percent BAC, your attorney may have a strong case when arguing the
invalidity of your blood alcohol test. (Also, in a close case, an
experienced defense attorney may succeed in negotiating a plea to a
lesser offense.)
- Woodbury
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