A second-degree DWI in Minnesota is a gross misdemeanor under DWI Laws in Minnesota, carrying penalties like mandatory jail time, fines up to $3,000, license revocation, and vehicle forfeiture. The severity of the penalties depends on aggravating factors like prior...
The new legislation includes increased penalties for violations of the ignition interlock device program. Some of the new legislation may cause questions or be unclear, so always reach out to an experienced Minnesota DWI Attorney, like Gerald Miller, with questions....
If you have been charged with DUI or DWI and are going through the consequences, you may still have questions and may still need the assistance of a DUI defense Minneapolis lawyer. In some instances, a person whose driver’s license has been revoked for either a DWI or...
The “B-Card” is a restricted driver’s license issued by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) to persons with at least three prior qualified incidents within ten years or with four prior qualified incidents in their lifetime. An individual receiving a B-Card must...
The Department of Public Safety may cancel a person’s driver’s license when it deems that the person operating the vehicle is inimical to public safety. Inimical to public safety essentially means that a person is unable to control a vehicle without endangering others...
Generally speaking, a person charged with DWI can face motor vehicle forfeiture in a situation in which he or she faces a driver’s license revocation or a driving while impaired charge for the third time in a ten year period. However, there are instances in which a...
In Minnesota, there is a presumption that any person who drives, operates, or is in physical control of any type of motor vehicle in the state consents to a chemical, blood, breath, or urine test for the purposes of determining their blood alcohol concentration (BAC)...
Minnesota is no exception to having specific criminal laws aimed to punish attempts to evade police officers in a motor vehicle. Intended to create a deterrent for trying to escape or make an officer’s investigation more difficult, Minnesota statutes provide for...
Driving after suspension (DAS) is one of the most commonly charged crimes in the state of Minnesota. One is charged with this crime if they are caught driving while their license is suspended. In an traffic violation charge or offense, making sure that you have a...
Driving after revocation (DAR) is one of the most commonly charged crimes in the state of Minnesota. One is charged with this crime if they are caught driving while their license is revoked. If you have been charged with driving after revocation, it is imperative to...
