How Long Will I Lose My License for a Second Time DWI in Minnesota?
While you are likely more than aware that the police in Minnesota can be extraordinarily aggressive when it comes to DWI enforcement, their approach to those who get a second DWI moves into a different realm. Anytime you hear the phrase “mandatory minimum sentencing,” you know that this is different. Learn more about Minnesota criminal charges that one can face for various DWI related offenses. In addition to criminal ramifications, you know that the issue you are going to have to address is that one thing you need to have, your Minnesota driver’s license. If this is the case, make sure you sit down with an experienced Minnesota DWI attorney.
“Minnesota simply isn’t set up for you to do everything you must do without a driver’s license. With a 2nd DWI, this can get extraordinarily complicated.”
Minnesota License Revocations Under .16 BAC
For those facing a 2nd time DWI in 10 years in Minnesota whose blood alcohol content (BAC) is under .15 or lower as well as first time controlled substance and hazardous substance DWI’s, the driver’s license revocation period includes:
Revocation period starts 7 days from the date of offense;
Revocation period is 1 year;
Ignition Interlock Program (IIP) is mandatory for a valid license. Revocation period starts upon admission to IIP. Cannot wait out revocation.
.16 BAC or More
For those facing a second time DWI in 10 years in Minnesota whose blood alcohol content (BAC) was .16 or more, the driver’s license revocation period includes:
Revocation period starts 7 days from the date of offense;
Revocation period is 2 year;
Ignition Interlock Program (IIP) is mandatory for a valid license. Revocation period starts upon admission to IIP. Cannot wait out revocation.
Test Refusal
For those facing a second time DWI in 10 years in Minnesota who also refused to submit to an evidentiary blood. breath or urine test, the driver’s license revocation period includes:
Revocation period starts 7 days from the date of offense;
Revocation period is 2 year;
Ignition Interlock Program (IIP) is mandatory for a valid license. Revocation period starts upon admission to IIP. Cannot wait out revocation.
“If you think you can figure out how to survive without a license until the State will give it back, you can’t. The waiting period begins with Interlock.”
First time DWIs, while still difficult, are really just a slap on the wrist compared to subsequent DWIs. This obviously includes mandatory minimum jailing sentencing but it also includes some really draconian license revocations. If this is what you are facing in Minnesota, make sure you consult with an experienced Minnesota DWI attorney.
DWI Attorney Jack Rice is the Founder of Jack Rice Defense. Jack is also a former prosecutor, a former CIA Officer and a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist. Contact Jack Rice Defense for a free confidential consultation or call 651-447-7650 or 612-227-1339.