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DUI / DWI law information

The legal limit in Minnesota is .08. A first DWI offense with a reading of less than .20 is a misdemeanor level offense, provided there are no aggravating factors. There is a civil side to a DWI/DUI offense, which is the license revocation.

It is important that a person with a DWI charge contact an experienced attorney shortly after being cited for a DWI/DUI because if the defendant misses a deadline he or she loses the opportunity to contest the revocation or cancellation of his or her driver's license. In addition to the civil side of an attorney working to preserve your license, we can also challenge the circumstances and or evidence around your DWI arrrest. Each circumstance is unique, which is why the best way to build a defense to your DWI charge is to talk about the elements specific to your case. Some of the possible defenses to a DWI include:

• Did the officer had the right to pull you over?
• Was the breathalyzer was properly maintained, callibrated and administered?
• Whether or not the BAC evidence can be challenged
• Additional possible defenses around your specific situation

While you may have heard from family and friends that hiring a DWI defense lawyer can be expensive, it's important to understand that NOT hiring a lawyer can have far greater consequences, including, but not limited to:

• Higher insurance premiums
• License forfeiture / revocation / suspension
• Loss of commercial driver's license
• Limits on future employment opportunities
• Fines
• Time spent in jail