Category: DWI

If you have been charged with or arrested for DWI or DUI, there are several questions you probably have on your mind: “Am I going to lose my job? How long will my license be suspended? How long could I be in jail? What happens if I have a DWI on my employment record

The state of Minnesota impounds license plates if a driver is charged with certain crimes, including certain DWIs and driving after cancellation as inimical to public safety (DAC-IPS), when the driver has three or more DWIs (or DAC-IPS). If your license plates have been impounded, it means the plates were removed from your car and destroyed, making it illegal for you or anyone else to drive the vehicle used in the DWI or any other vehicle you own or co-own.

The Ignition Interlock device for people convicted of drunk driving was originally introduced to Minnesota as a pilot program that was limited to Hennepin County and Beltrami County (Bemidji) in 2009-2010. Now, this is a statewide program that became mandatory in July 2011 for all repeat DWI offenders and even first-time offenders who test at .

When someone is convicted of a DWI, whether through a guilty plea or after a trial, the individual is placed on probation. For misdemeanor DWIs, the probationary period is one to two years. For gross misdemeanor DWIs, the probationary period is generally two to six years.

Most drivers take the privilege to drive for granted. It is only after a driver’s license has been canceled that they realize how integral the ability to drive is to the day-to-day tasks of life. If your driver’s license has been canceled due to a DWI offense, talk to Keller Criminal Defense Attorneys. We can help you go onto ignition interlock and obtain a B-card license that allows you to drive with restrictions, as well as explore other options for maintaining your driving privileges.

Understanding the answer to the question, “What can a defense attorney do with the prosecutor’s DWI video?” may help you build a solid defense. . The lawyer can use a DWI video to show that the police officer lacked enough probable cause to stop your vehicle.

A person convicted of driving while intoxicated (DWI) can lose his or her serialized Commercial Driving License (CDL).

More than half of all families that host Halloween parties intend on having alcohol at their events. If guests drive home after a night of imbibing, they might find themselves on the wrong side of the law.