Being charged with Driving Under the Influence (“DUI” or “DWI”) is a serious matter. DUI law is complex and we can help you navigate both the criminal and civil implications of being charged with DUI.

In Minnesota, there are separate criminal and civil proceedings that result from a DUI. The criminal proceeding involves fines, jail time, and other penalties the State of Minnesota may seek to impose. The civil proceedings involve the suspension of your driver’s license and - in some instances – forfeiture of your motor vehicle.

If you have been arrested for DUI, you should consult with an attorney as soon as possible to ensure you do not miss any deadlines that could seriously compromise your ability to put on a defense. There are numerous potential defenses to a DUI charge and there are strict deadlines for challenges to driver’s license revocations and vehicle forfeitures. An attorney can help you to:

• Obtain dismissed or reduced charges
• Restore your driver’s license
• Obtain a work permit
• Return a vehicle that has been forfeited
• Obtain alternative penalties to jail time

There are many factors that will factor into the judge and/or prosecutor’s decision about whether your case is dismissed or what penalty will be imposed, such as:

• Constitutional violations by the police during the stop/arrest
• Intoxylizer Source Code issues
• Blood-alcohol content
• Whether a minor was in the vehicle
• Prior DUI convictions
• Age at the time of the arrest

Call us today to schedule your free, 30-minute, initial consultation so that we can review your case to help you determine the best course of action. If you plan to challenge your driver’s license revocation, you must do so within 30 days of the date of the arrest or you will lose that right.

Leiran Law Offices, PA is committed to providing legal services at reasonable rates. DUI representation starts at $995 depending on the facts of your case and level of DUI with which you are charged. Give us a call today to set up your free initial consultation.