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Buffalo DWI Lawyers

1. 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.
2. 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.