West St.Paul DWI Lawyers
- Morgan & Waldron:
* DWI/DUI
* Assault and Battery
* Disorderly Conduct
* Domestic Assault
* Expungement
* Juvenile charges
* Theft
* Traffic Violations
DWI/DUI
If you are operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol and are impaired, meaning you have a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of .08 or more, you could be charged with a DWI. If you are pulled over, it is important that you provide the officer with your driver's license and insurance card, but ask for an attorney before answering any other questions.
- Turner, Catherine:
DWI/DUI
What is the difference between DUI and DWI?
DUI is driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. You can be charged with DUI even if your blood alcohol level was below the legal limit if law enforcement officers believe that your driving was impaired. DWI is driving with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or more within two hours of driving. That means, that when you took the intoxylizer test, your reading was over the legal limit.
DUI/DWI can happen to anyone. Not only will you face criminal charges, but the state will revoke your license. There are two sides to every DUI/DWI: criminal and civil. The criminal side involves facing a conviction; the civil side is all about your license. Thankfully Catherine Turner can help you in both arenas. You have a right to challenge not only the legality of the stop, breath test, and criminal charge, but also the stateÕs revocation of your license.
If you have been charged with DUI/DWI, it is important to call Catherine right away. You only have 30 days to challenge the revocation of your license. She can help you file your petition on time and represent you through both the criminal and civil processes. She has experience trying DUI/DWI cases and isnÕt afraid to stand up to the cops and prosecutors that want to take your license and send you to jail.
DWI/DUI is enhanceable. That means that the consequences increase with each subsequent conviction. If you get 4 DUI/DWI convictions in 10 years, you will be charged with a felony. However, if this is your first DWI/DUI, it will be charged as a misdemeanor, unless there are aggravating factors making it a gross misdemeanor, such as having a blood alcohol level of .2 or more, or having a young child in the car when stopped.
Also, you should be aware that refusing to take a breath test can lead to greater charges and having your license revoked for up to a year.
There is so much to know about DWI/DUI.
- Staples, Kelly:
If you are under investigation, have been arrested, or are charged with a crime, it may feel like the whole system is working against you. You need a lawyer on your side who will explain your rights and guide you in determining the best course of action to help you protect your freedom and your reputation.
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