Woodbury, Washington County, DWI/DUI Lawyers
A DWI or DUI is, for many people, their first and only encounter with the criminal justice system. The stakes are high in every drunk driving case, and it's not just because of the threat of jail time or harsh fines. In Minnesota, your driver's license will likely be revoked after a DWI arrest, severely limiting your mobility. This can spill over into every aspect of your life, from employment to relationships with friends and family. Under certain circumstances, the State may even take your vehicle.
Driver's License Revocation:
You only have 30 days from the Notice of Revocation to challenge the revocation of your driver's license. This is called an Implied Consent Hearing and is a separate case from your criminal DWI case. If this is your first DWI, your driver's license is suspended for 90 days if your test result was greater than .08 and lower than .20. If this is your first DWI and the test result was greater than .20 or you had a minor child under 16 years of age in your car, your license will be suspended for 180 days. If you refused the test, your license will be suspended for 1 year. If you have a prior DWI within 10 years, or there are other aggravating factors, your driver's license may be suspended even longer.
Penalties:
If this is your first DWI and the test result was greater than .08 and lower than .20, it is usually charged as a misdemeanor. This is punishable by up to 90 days in jail and a $1,000.00 fine. A gross misdemeanor would be charged if this is your second offense within 10 years and is punishable by up to 1 year in jail and a $3,000.00 fine. The minimum sentence under the law for this case is 30 days in jail. A gross misdemeanor can also be charged if your test result was greater than .20 or if you refused the test. If this is your third offense within 10 years, although this is still a gross misdemeanor, it has a minimum sentence of at least 90 days in jail. A fourth offense in 10 years is a felony and has a maximum penalty of 7 years and a $14,000.00 fine with a minimum sentence of 180 days.
Whether this is your first DWI charge or you have received a prior conviction, it is extremely important to contact an experienced and qualified DWI defense attorney as soon as possible. DWI is an enhanceable offense, meaning the penalties increase exponentially for subsequent arrests.
The penalties are harsh enough after a first offense, but if you have a prior DWI or DUI conviction within ten years, you could be facing a mandatory jail sentence. At Coodin & Overson Law Offices, we treat every case as if our clients' lives depend on it. Contact a qualified DUI attorney for a free consultation. We will give you an honest and realistic assessment of your case and help you decide how to proceed.
We provide aggressive representation for the following DUI and DWI defense issues:
- Vehicle forfeiture
- Snowmobiling while intoxicated
- Boating under the influence
- Implied consent hearing (license revocation)
Free consultation about your DWI or DUI case
If you have been arrested for a DUI or DWI, don't wait for the first hearing to take place before you decide you need an attorney. You have only 30 days from your notice of revocation to challenge revocation of your license. Contact Coodin & Overson Law Offices today for a free initial consultation.
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Coodin & Overson Law Offices, PLLP
Tamarack Hills
539 Bielenberg Dr., Ste. 200
Woodbury, MN 55125
(651) 209-1155