Driving While Impaired Defense Attorneys in St. Paul, MN

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St. Paul DWI and DWI Test Refusal Defense Lawyers

Jack was recently ranked as one of the top DWI lawyers in St. Paul. He is also an active member of the National College of DUI Defense ad recently graduated from Standard Field Sobriety Test program. This is important because few criminal charges in Minnesota impact so many people who would otherwise never see the inside of a courtroom like a DWI or a DWI Test Refusal charge. Worse, few charges come with some of the brutal ramifications of a DWI. Yes, jail and even prison are possible and the more DWIs, the worse it gets. Of course, this doesn’t include criminal vehicular operation and even criminal vehicular homicide cases. In fact, there are mandatory minimum jail sentences on many of these charges. However, you also face almost immediate license revocations, license plate impoundment and even sometimes vehicle forfeiture and the clock usually starts ticking soon after a police officer stops you on the side of the road. In addition there may be MADD Victim Impact requirement as well as chemical dependency evaluation treatment requirements.

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This doesn't include insurance cost increases, impacts to job, to travel visas and more. Because of this, the idea of "going it alone" shouldn’t be an option. In addition to decades of courtroom experience, Jack has written extensively about Minnesota DWI/DUI Crimes. Click here for more. So, when you really need help, contact Jack Rice Defense for a free consultation or call 651-447-7650 or 612-227-1339.

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Frequently Charged Minnesota DWI Offenses

 

1st Degree Felony DWI

If you are charged with a 1st degree felony DWI, you could face to up to 7 years in prison and up to a $14,000 fine.

 

2nd Degree Gross Misdemeanor DWI

If you are charged with a 2nd degree gross misdemeanor DWI, you could face up to 1 year in jail and up to a $3,000 fine.

3rd Degree Gross Misdemeanor DWI

If you are charged with a 3rd degree gross misdemeanor DWI, you could face up to 1 year in jail and up to a $3,000 fine.

 

4th Degree Misdemeanor DWI

If you are charged with a 4th degree misdemeanor, you could face up to 90 days in jail and up to a $1,000 fine.  

Felony Criminal Vehicular Homicide

If you are charged with a DWI and if somebody died as a result, you could face felony criminal vehicular homicide charges.

 

Gross Misdemeanor or Felony Criminal Vehicular Operation

If you are charged with a DWI and depending upon the serious of injuries you could face either a gross misdemeanor or a felony criminal vehicular operation charge.

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You Need Strong Representation When Facing a MN DWI Charge

Few charges can impact your life like a DWI. We live in a world where everything is spread out and we all have obligations that require us to get from one place to another and a car is really our only option. This is true whether it is for a job, school, family obligations, or simply going to the grocery store.  And yet, even a first time DWI charge can put all that in jeopardy.  

And it can happen not long after you see the flashing of police lights in your rear view mirror. Consider, even with certain first time DWI charges, the Court is required to set bail at $12,000 in order to release you from custody. Further, the State can then take your license away from you after 7 days and this is all before you have been convicted of anything. However, it can get much worse.

If you are charged with a first offense DWI, you may qualify for a limited license under certain circumstances. The Department of Public Safety doesn’t make it easy but there is a step by step process. If the State takes your license, on option is interlock. This would generally allow you to get your license back without delay and possibly without limitations. Interlock can be complex and there is a step by step process that you must follow. Jack Rice Defense can help.

Minnesota is extraordinarily aggressive in prosecuting people for DWIs. In fact, they have become so proficient that more than one in ten Minnesotans actually has a DWI.  The State also spends enormous amounts in training their officers and creating a system so that a DWI arrest will stick. When an arrest sticks, the State can then enhance charges based upon previous convictions. The result can be misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor and even felony DWIs. These are all criminal convictions. This also doesn’t include the license revocations, license plates removal and even vehicle forfeitures that can come from DWI convictions. 

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Understanding Your DWI Charges in St. Paul, Minnesota

Possible DWI charges include misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors and felonies. They can range from a first time charge with a low blood alcohol level to criminal vehicular homicide. Sometimes, it is about seriousness of offense and sometimes it is because of prior DWIs making current charges far worse. Regardless, one feature of DWIs is mandatory minimum sentences which can absolutely result in real time behind bars.  

Having an experienced Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist and Member of the National College of DUI Defense can make a difference and there are absolutely some things you can do if you find yourself in this position. Jack Rice is a former prosecutor and has decades of experience in Minnesota courtrooms that he wants to put at your disposal.  Give him a call for a free consultation

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