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- Albert Lee
- Peterson, Christian:
Drunk driving charges carry potential penalties ranging from fines to loss of driving privileges and possible jail time. You need a representative who knows the various strategies for getting these charges reduced or even dismissed. We offer representation in both the criminal and administrative aspects of your case in an effort to help you protect your freedom and retain your driving privileges, whenever possible.
- Anoka
- Giancola Law Office:
Minnesota DUI (Driving Under the Influence) and DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) cases can have many consequences. A multitude of factors will determine the severity of your penalties. These include number of prior offenses, whether anyone was harmed as a result of an accident, and a number of other variables oftentimes referred to as aggravating factors.
Collateral consequences also arise out of a DWI/DUI incident. These can include drivers license revocation, vehicle forfeiture, and license plate impoundment. Thus, it is crucial to hire a capable and competent DWI/DUI attorney. The Giancola Law Office has handled thousands of DWI/DUI cases. One thing is certain, The Giancola Law Office will leave no stone unturned.
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Did you know that refusal to take a blood alcohol concentration test is a crime? I bet you would find it hard to believe that refusal to take a test is a gross misdemeanor, yet a first time DWI/DUI with a blood alcohol concentration of under .20 is only a misdemeanor. Minnesota now has a felony level DWI/DUI ... 4 DWIs in 10 years = felony.
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Drugs also play a role in DWI/DUI cases. Prescription drugs mixed with alcohol, prescription drugs which cause DUI symptoms, and the use of illegal drugs can also result in DUI charges.
- Apple Valley
- Cobb, Jeremy:
In Minnesota it is not against the law to drink and it is not against the law to drive. It is against the law to drive, operate or be in physical control of a motor vehicle while intoxicated with alcohol or drugs. In Minnesota a person is statutorily presumed intoxicated if a reading of .08 is established during a chemical test. Although the rule against driving while intoxicated (DWI, also called DUI) seems hard and fast, the facts that lead to the traffic-stop, arrest, and chemical test are not so clear-cut.
Many drivers in Minnesota facing a charge of DUI do not realize the importance of hiring a knowledgeable trial ready Minnesota DWI lawyer to represent them in court. Only an experienced DWI lawyer will be able to analyze the facts and the law to determine whether the stop, arrest and the tests are lawful.
In many cases pretrial hearings determine whether evidence obtained by the police will be admitted at trial. Pleading guilty or representing yourself almost guarantees that such evidence will be used against you regardless of whether it would otherwise be admitted. In court if a person fails to object to evidence the evidence will generally be admitted.
The end result of being found guilty of a DWI in Minnesota is loss of license, higher insurance, a criminal record, court costs (fines) and potential forfeiture of a vehicle. Individuals facing the charge of DWI should at the very least consult a Minnesota DUI lawyer, who can explain what defenses may be applicable and what the personÕs options are.
- James Blumberg:
Being accused of a crime is a serious matter that shouldnÕt be taken
lightly. It takes time and money to resolve these complex issues. When
choosing an attorney, it is important to choose an attorney that has
your best interests in mind and will work with your specific case and
life situation. You should demand the best talent for your case.
- Bloomington
- Brainerd
- Ed Shaw:
Driving a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol is a crime.
Being under the influence is usually defined as having a blood alcohol
content of more than 10% (.10 or greater). Blood alcohol is measured by
breath, blood, or urine tests.
- Brooklyn Park
- Brooklyn Center
- Henderson, Howard, Pawluk & McNamara:
If I have been stopped and arrested for driving under the influence of
alcohol or drugs, do I have to take a breath (urine, blood) test? Yes
and no. Because driver's licenses are considered a "privilege"
and not a "right," states are generally free to create legal
requirements for obtaining and retaining a driver's license.
Minnesota, as well as most states, have laws which result in
termination of a driver's license for varying periods of time for
refusal to take a test designed to determine whether the driver has
illegal levels of alcohol or non-prescription drugs in him/her.
In Minnesota, the license loss period is one year for refusal to take
such a test so the decision to take or not to take such a test is a
grave decision. Most attorneys advise taking the test, however,
in light of the serious consequences for refusal and in light of
various defenses which may exist to a test result which appears to
violate the law.
- Buffalo
- Carlson & Jones:
DWI/DUI Offenses
Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving Under the Influence of alcohol and/or drugs (DUI) is a crime in Minnesota, and carries severe criminal penalties. According to Minnesota Statutes Section 169A.20, it is a crime for any person to drive while impaired due to the influence of alcohol, a controlled substance and/or a hazardous substance. In Minnesota, the penalties for DWI increase in severity depending on the degree of DWI, ranging from fourth to first-degree DWI, and whether aggravating factors were involved.
Aggravating factors include:
* Having an alcohol concentration of .20 or more at the time of arrest;
* Having a previous DWI violation within the past ten years; and
* Having a child under the age of 16 in the vehicle at the time of the DWI offense if the child is more than 36 months younger than the offender.
Below is a list of the different degrees of DWI violations and some of the potential penalties that may attach if the person is found guilty of the specific DWI violation:
* Fourth-degree DWI: Committing a DWI for the first time is considered a misdemeanor, which is punishable by up to 90 days of jail time and a $1,000 fine.
* Third-degree DWI: Committing a second DWI violation within the preceding ten years of the first DWI violation or refusing to submit to a chemical test--blood, breath, or urine--at the time of the DWI arrest is considered a gross misdemeanor, which is punishable by up to one year of jail and a $3,000 fine.
* Second-degree DWI: Committing two or more of the above-stated aggravating factors at the time of the DWI violation is also considered a gross misdemeanor, which is punishable by up to one year of jail and a $3,000 fine.
* First-degree DWI: Committing a DWI offense within ten years of the first three or more DWIs or committing a DWI offense after a prior felony DWI conviction is considered a felony that is punishable by up to seven years' imprisonment and a $14,000 fine.
If you are arrested for a DWI, it is important to seek the assistance of an experienced criminal defense lawyer, because being found guilty of a DWI can result in hefty fines, jail time, probation, or a combination of these consequences. Other damaging consequences that may occur if convicted of a DWI include difficulty finding a job, loss of reputation, and possible deportation if you are not a U.S. citizen.
A criminal defense attorney can examine the evidence against you for law enforcement errors that could lead to the dismissal of charges against you; advocate on your behalf to the court; negotiate with the prosecution to obtain favorable plea offers; and provide a range of options to resolve your case.
- Buselmeier, Ted:
Felony charges such as Murder, Physical Assault, Sexual Conduct, Burglary, Drug Possession, Theft, Robbery, Fleeing, Damage of Property, DWI / DUI and Firearm Crimes.
Misdemeanor & Gross Misdemeanor charges including DWI & DUI, Assaults & Domestic Assault, Disorderly Conduct, Theft, Fraud, Driver's License, Insurance, Drug Possession, Underage Drinking and Traffic Offenses.
- Burnsville
- Chanhassen
Chadwick, Mertz, Bledsaw and Benson:
You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.
- Champlin
- Cynthia Brown:
Originally enacted in 1911, Minnesotas DWI scheme has recently been
relabeled driving while impaired. The criminal part of the law provides
for state prosecution of impaired drivers. Potential consequences
include both criminal penalties (such as a fine or imprisonment), and
civil penalties (such as the revocation of a drivers license). The
offense of driving while impaired consists of driving or being in
control of a motor vehicle: > While under the influence of alcohol,
a controlled, or hazardous substance; or > With an alcohol
concentration of .10 or more > If a commercial vehicle, with an
alcohol concentration of .04 or more; or > With any amount of
certain illegal drugs in the body. The degree of the offense depends
upon the circumstances of the case. Aggravating factors may lead to a
higher level offense. The factors include prior driving offenses, blood
alcohol of .20 or more, or having a child under 16 in the vehicle at
the time of the new offense. The Minnesota Legislature has also enacted
new laws making certain DWI's a felony. It is also a crime to refuse to
submit to a chemical test under Minnesotas implied consent law. The
arresting officer may choose a breath, blood, or urine test. However,
no action may be taken against a driver who refuses a blood or urine
test unless an alternative test was offered.
- Chanhassen
- Mertz, Craig:
If you have been arrested or are under investigation for a criminal act, you want an experienced lawyer, one familiar with the unique aspects of the criminal process. A simple mistake at any stage of the process can make the difference between acquittal and conviction. An experienced attorney can help you understand your options and make certain you make choices that are in your best interests.
- Great Plains Legal:
You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.
- Chaska
- Haefele, Richard:
All law firms are not alike. When you are choosing a lawyer to be your advocate, you want to find someone who will truly look out for your best interests.
- Cloquet
- Wiegert Law Office:
When you get a DWI and your license gets suspended, have someone
defending you to minimize the penalties the state can exact on you is
crucial.
- Scare Law Office: You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.
- Cook
- Trenti Law:
The DWI law is complicated, and in all cases you should have the advice
of an attorney in order to ensure that your legal rights are properly
protected.
- Detroit Lakes
- Timothy Dodd:
If you have been arrested for drunk driving, you face the prospect of a
fine, possible loss of driving privileges, and even jail time.
Depending on the circumstances of your arrest, DUI/DWI charges can be
successfully overcome.
- Duluth
- Eagan
- Lehmann & Lutter:
# DUI/DWI Representation
# Theft
# Traffic Violations
- Grannis & Haug:
DWI Arrests and Traffic Offenses
¥ Domestic Violence
¥ Drug Charges
¥ Harrassment and Orders for Protection
¥ Probation Violations
¥ Expungement of Records and Sealing of Misdemeanor and Felony Convictions
- Jeffrey
Sheridan: The American criminal justice system is accusatorial, not
inquisitorial. This means that the burden is entirely upon the accuser
to prove your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, and to do so without
extracting evidence from you against your will (the inquisition). You
(the accused) have no obligation to participate or cooperate with your
accuser's investigation and, if handled properly, your silence or lack
of cooperation cannot be used in any way against you at trial.
- Eden Prairie
- Edina
- Ely
- Klun Law Firm:
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DWI & DUI
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Traffic Tickets
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Probation Violations
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Theft
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Assault
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Drug Charges
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Juvenile Law
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White Collar Charges
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Felony
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Misdemeanors- Gross, Petty
- Glencoe
- Gavin, Olson & Winters:
petty misdemeanors, misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors and felonies
- Golden Valley
- Todd Speltz:
You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.
- Mankey Law Office:
You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.
- Ham Lake
- Sjoberg & Asociates:
Bankruptcy
# Chapter 7
# Chapter 13
Business and Corporate Law
# Business Formation
# Business Sales and Acquisitions
# Shareholder Disputes
# Non-Profit and Tax Exempt Organizations
Civil Litigation
# Corporate and Business Litigation
# Contract Disputes
# Creditor Remedies
# Debt Collection
# Secured and Unsecured Creditors' Remedies
Family Law
# Marriage Dissolution
# Child Support
# Child Custody
# Spousal Maintenance
# Domestic Abuse
# Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
# Paternity
# Third-Party Custody
# Modification of Child Support, Parenting Time, and Other Modification Proceedings
# Legal Name Change
Criminal Law
# DUI / DWI
# Petty Misdemeanors
# Misdemeanors
# Gross Misdemeanors
# Felonies
# Assaults
# Drug Charges
# Probation Violations
# Theft and Property Offenses
# Traffic Offenses
# Damage or Trespass to Property
# Juvenile Crimes
Estate Planning
# Wills
# Trusts
# Litigation
# Health Care Directives
# Powers of Attorney
Probate
# Informal
# Formal Supervised
# Formal Unsupervised
# Guardianships
# Conservatorships
# Decree of Descent
Real Estate
# Commercial Sales and Acquisitions
# Residential Purchase Agreements
# Mechanics Liens
# Lease Agreements
# Townhouse and Condominium Law
# Residential and Commercial
# Zoning
# Land Use
# Boundary Disputes
- Hastings
- May & O'Brien:
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Assault
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DWI / DUI
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Theft
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Drug Convictions
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Traffic Violations
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Misdemeanors
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Felonies
- Hibbing
- Matonich & Persson:
Automobile and Trucking Accidents
Medical Malpractice
Products Liability
Wrongful Death
Premises Liability
Criminal Defense
- Hopkins
- Lake City
- Svoboda Law Office:
Driving Under the Influence of alcohol and/or drugs are very serious
charges that can seriously impact your driving record, your Drivers
License and your future. DUIÕs require immediate action to protect your
best interests.
DUI/DWI Implied Consent
Misdemeanor Forfeiture
Gross Misdemeanor Traffic
Felony
- Lindstrom
- Chad Nelson: Don't face your legal troubles alone!
- Mankato
- Maple Grove
- Andersen & Howard:
Driving While Impaired ¥ D.W.I. ¥ DWI ¥ Drunk Driving ¥ Criminal Defense
Being charged with a crime can be an intimidating experience - perhaps the most frightening experience of your life. Along with the negative societal stigmas associated with a criminal conviction, your freedoms may also be on the line. Many times you risk losing your driver's license, and sometimes even your job. Coupled with the possibility of fines and restitution, the stakes could not be much higher.
You want to know that your attorney will devote every effort to preserving your rights.
- Snyder, Steven:
Being arrested for or charged with a criminal offense is challenging enough. Needing to find a criminal lawyer to defend you against the charges is equally difficult. When facing a criminal charge, most people have no idea where to turn. They have no previous experience selecting a defense lawyer to represent them.
- Snyder, Stephen:
Being arrested for or charged with a criminal offense is challenging enough. Needing to find a criminal lawyer to defend you against the charges is equally difficult. When facing a criminal charge, most people have no idea where to turn. They have no previous experience selecting a defense lawyer to represent them.
- Maplewood
- Baker, Wadd & Williams:
most individuals who are charged with a misdemeanor are not expecting to have an encounter with the law. Representation by an attorney is the best route.
- Julie La Fleur:
Criminal Law Practice includes DUI, DWI, domestic assault, and felony theft.
- Mendota Heights
- Minneapolis
Minneapolis
Minneapolis
Minneapolis
Minneapolis
Minneapolis
- Minnetonka
- Moorhead
- George Ulseth:
You can be arrested by driving while over the legal BAC in your state
or while impaired, however, you need not actually operate the car in
order to be arrested. You may be found guilty if you had the capability
and power to dominate, direct, or regulate the vehicle, regardless of
whether you were exercising that capability or power at the time of the
arrest. Simply sitting behind the wheel with the keys in the ignition
can lead to your arrest for DUI by being in "actual physical control"
of the car.
- Northfield
- Fossum, John:
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Criminal Defense
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DUI/Implied Consent
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Personal Injury Litigation
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Business Law
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Incorporation
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Civil Litigation
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Contracts
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Corporate Law
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Appeals
- Oakdale
- Olivia
- Kraft Walser Hettig & Honsey: Convictions for DWI or other traffic violations can have serious adverse consequences.
- Rochester
- Rosemount
Hansen, McCann & OÕConnor:
In
Minnesota, there is no difference between the terms DUI and DWI.
A DUI is a very serious matter. Recent shifts in public attitudes
towards drunk driving have resulted in less tolerance on the part of
judges and prosecutors toward offenders, and penalties and sentences
have become severer. If you’ve been charged with a DUI or have been suspected of DUI, you need to call a lawyer immediately!Failure
to contact a lawyer immediately after you have been stopped by the
police for a DUI – even if you were not charged with a DUI right away –
could result in you missing your ability to challenge certain civil
issues such as the loss of your driving privileges, the forfeiture of
your vehicle and the impoundment of your license plates in a timely
manner. Even if your DUI charge is dismissed, failure to
challenge your license revocation in a timely manner could result in
the license revocation remaining on your record, affecting your
insurance rates for years to come, as well as an individual facing more
serious criminal charges and civil penalties if they are involved in a
subsequent DUI incident.
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- Roseville
- Shakopee
- Loftness & Anderson:
During criminal proceedings, you face economic distress and damaged personal relationships and, if convicted, you may face loss of rights, liberty and, potentially, your employment or professional license. Whether you have been cited for a minor traffic violation, arrested, or are facing serious criminal charges, you may be confused and frightened.
Anyone committing a DWI/DUI offense in Minnesota faces four possible concerns:
* Criminal charges;
* Implied consent (driver's license) revocation;
* License plate impoundment; and
* Vehicle impoundment or forfeiture.
It is important that your DWI/DUI defense addresses all of these concerns.
Criminal DWI/DUI Charges
If you have been charged with driving while impaired, there will be a criminal proceeding against you. Charges range from First Degree DWI through Fourth Degree DWI. While the legal limit for a person's blood-alcohol concentration used to be .10, it is now .08. Upon being arrested, a test will be taken of your blood, breath, or urine. Even if your test is taken more than two hours after your arrest, it can still be used against you in court.
A person can be charged with driving while impaired if the person drives, operates, or is in physical control of a vehicle:
* when the person is under the influence of alcohol
* when the person is under the influence of a controlled substance;
* when the person is knowingly under the influence of a hazardous substance that affects the nervous system, brain, or muscles of the person so as to substantially impair the ability to drive or operate the vehicle;
* when the person is under the influence of a combination of any two or more elements described above;
* when the person's alcohol concentration at the time, or as measured within two hours of the time, of driving, operating, or being in physical control of the motor vehicle is .08 or more;
* when the vehicle is a commercial vehicle and the person's alcohol concentration as measured within two hours of the time, of driving, operating, or being in physical control of the commercial motor vehicle is .04 or more; or
* when the person's body contains any amount of certain controlled substances.
You can be charged with and convicted of a DWI/DUI without even driving the vehicle. Also, if you refuse to submit to a test of your blood, breath, or urine, you can be charged with and convicted of a separate crime for refusing.
Implied Consent Proceeding
Upon being charged with driving while impaired or test refusal, you have a limited time to initiate an implied consent proceeding, which pertains to the revocation or cancellation of your driving privileges, and the loss of your license. If you do not initiate the proceeding within the requisite time period, you will lose your chance to dispute the revocation of your license.
License Plate Impoundment and Forfeiture
If you have multiple DWI/DUI convictions on your record, you may have concerns about vehicle forfeiture, as well as the requirement to obtain special license plates. Under some circumstances, you may have to surrender your license plates or your vehicle altogether. As part of your criminal defense, we will advise you what your chances are to successfully challenge either of those requirements.
- Jaspers Moriarty & Walburg: There are bad stops! There are many things that you need to do before appearing in front of a judge.
- St. Cloud
- St. Louis Park
- St. Paul
- Stillwater
- Twin Cities
- Greg Sofio:
ou have been charged withÊdrinking and driving.
Don't get taken advantage of!Ê Hire an expert to guide you.
- Unknown
- McLean, Nathan:
Family Law
Divorce
Child Custody
Child Support
Real Estate Matters
Residential and Commercial Real Estate
Homeowners Association Law
Foreclosure
Criminal Defense
DUI/DWI
Misdemeanor charges
Felony charges
Wills and Estates
Estate Planning
Probate and Estate Administration
Bankruptcy
Landlord Tenant Matters
Eviction Notices
Lease Agreements
Rent Disputes
Personal Injury
Automobile Accidents
Product Liability
Pedestrian Accidents
Wrongful Death
Elder Law
Medicaid/Medical Assistance Benefits
Special Needs Trusts
Asset Protection
Social Security Benefits
Employment Law
Wrongful Termination
Sexual Harassment
Retaliation
- Martin Legal Group:
REMEMBER: If you are stopped for a DWI or DUI in Minnesota:
* DO give police your driver's license and proof of insurance.
* DO NOT admit to anything.
* Politely refuse to answer any questions.
* Politely refuse to conduct any field sobriety tests.
* Do call before you test at the police station.
If you have been arrested for drunk driving, you need a qualified and experienced attorney in your corner to make sure your rights are protected.
You need someone with a thorough knowledge of the complexities of DUI law in Minneapolis & St Paul to fight for you.
- Villaume & Scheick:
... do everything ... to assure a successful conclusion
If the police can prove that your blood alcohol (BAC) was .08 or more, within two hours of the driving conduct, you can be convicted of DWI. If your BAC was above .20, you had a child under the age of 16 in the car or you have prior DWI convictions on your record, you can be convicted of a gross misdemeanor, which carries higher penalties. A fourth DWI conviction within a 10-year period is a felony.
Although BAC is an important element of a DWI prosecution, you can also be convicted of drunk driving based on the observations of the arresting officer. Your defense lawyer can, on the other hand, challenge all of the evidence against you, including the breath test.
- Gaborsky Law Office:
During this time you expect your attorney to be an advocate and keep you informed on every necessary step. You expect your questions answered; and expect an understandable explanation of the procedures necessary to achieve your objective. You also expect your telephone calls to be returned in a timely manner and aggressive representation on your behalf.
- Waite Park
- Bradshaw & Bryant:
If you are charged with a felony, or a serious misdemeanor such as
drunk driving (DWI), you should speak with an experienced criminal
defense attorney immediately. Criminal cases move quickly and you
should be represented at every proceeding.
- Waseca
- Patton, Hoversten & Berg:
The bedrock of our American democratic values is our fundamental belief
in the basic human rights of individual liberty and property. Our
belief in these rights is meaningless unless lawyers and the courts can
defend them and provide a remedy when the government violates those
rights. Our rights are not "technicalities" - they are what separate us
from dictatorships.
- West St.Paul
- White Bear Lake
- Mitchell
& Associates: A DUI/DWI conviction depends on a test of your BAC.
Unfortunately, often times a person is not even the slightest bit aware
of what his or her BAC is prior to stepping into a vehicle. In fact,
you may have been completely unaware of your guilty condition prior to
having your BAC tested. Nonetheless, intent to drive drunk is not
required for a drunk driving conviction. Still, close cases provide the
greatest basis for a successful defense. For example, where 0.8 percent
BAC is just within the legal limits and you are found to have 0.9
percent BAC, your attorney may have a strong case when arguing the
invalidity of your blood alcohol test. (Also, in a close case, an
experienced defense attorney may succeed in negotiating a plea to a
lesser offense.)
- Woodbury
- Worthington
- Lucht Law Offices:
General Practice of Law Family Law
Criminal Law Municipal Law
Wills, Trusts & Probate Business Law
Real Estate Law Business Organizations
Child Support DUI/DWI
Divorce Estate Administration
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