Minneapolis DWI / DUI Lawyer

Minneapolis DWI Defense including DWI (Driving While Intoxicated), DUI (Driving Under the Influence), Drunk Driving, CVO (Criminal Vehicular Operation), BWI (Boating While Intoxicated), and SWI (Snowmobiling While Intoxicated).

If you or someone you know has been charged with a DWI crime in Minnesota, it is important that you obtain the services of a qualified and dedicated Minneapolis DWI Lawyer who will fight for your rights and obtain the best possible result. If convicted, you may face very serious penalties such as jail time, hefty fines, loss of driving privileges and other sanctions. Repeat offenders may face more severe penalties. You need the powerful representation of DWI Lawyer Eric J. Olson.

Types of DWI Charges in Minnesota include:

  • Fourth Degree DWI: Classified as a misdemeanor, this lower level DWI charge carries up to 90 days in jail and up to a $1,000 fine.
  • Third Degree DWI: Classified as a gross misdemeanor, this more serious crime can carry up to 1 year in jail and a $3,000 fine.
  • Second Degree DWI: Also classified as a gross misdemeanor with similar fines and jail time, this degree is different because it takes place when someone has two other DWI violations in the past 10 years.
  • First Degree DWI: Classified as a felony, a person must have four DWI violations within a 10 year period. If convicted, the offender may face up to 7 years in jail and a $14,000 fine.

Common defense strategies to DWI in Minnesota include:

  • Did the arresting officer have reasonable suspicion to stop your vehicle?
  • Did the officer have probable cause to arrest your for DWI?
  • Was the officer trained how to administer the breathalyzer or blood alcohol device?
  • Did the officer follow all necessary protocols during your stop and arrest including reading your Miranda rights?
  • Did you fail a field sobriety test due to a lack of sleep, allergies, stress, contact lenses, food allergies, or physical disabilities?

If you think that being convicted even of a first time DWI is not a big deal, consider the costs associated with a DWI conviction:

  • Loss of the right to vote and own a gun.
  • Loss of your home such as a rental property.
  • Loss of the right to drive a company vehicle.
  • Loss of your driver’s license or vehicle forfeiture.
  • Increased health insurance and car insurance.
  • Harmful effects on your credit rating.
  • Court fees and fines.
  • Loss of employment or lost work hours.
  • Vehicle being impounded and towed.

Charged With A Crime? Call Eric J. Olson

Minneapolis DWI Defense Lawyer Eric J. Olson is committed to providing aggressive and personal representation. Call Mr. Olson today for a free case consultation at (952) 835-1088.