Minnesota DWI Lawyer, DUI Defense Minneapolis
At Loraas & Loraas we take DWI matters seriously. A charge of drunk driving is a serious charge. As a result of such a charge, individuals can lose their drivers’ licenses, their vehicles, and their liberty. Vehicle insurance can be canceled and vehicle insurance rates can be drastically increased. Good jobs can be lost. Because of the short and long term consequences of a drunk driving conviction, we provide a vigorous defense.
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We increase our chances of winning by preparing to challenge every piece of the prosecution’s case. We effectively use criminal discovery rights. We consider pretrial motions and trial objections based on Constitutional issues. We challenge in court procedures that violate individual rights guaranteed under the Constitution. For example, the Fourth Amendment protects individuals against unreasonable search and seizure. We use recent appellate decisions to our clients’ benefit. We vigorously cross-examine the prosecution’s witnesses. We attack videotapes. We attack horizontal gaze nystagmus (HGN) test results. We attack the State’s alcohol measurement methods. We stay current on DWI related science. We creatively use expert witness testimony.
We also are willing to consider the negotiation of unique plea bargains and sentencing alternatives where such consideration offers our clients the best outcome.
Minnesota DWI law is found in the Minnesota Impaired Driving Code, Minnesota Statutes Chapter 169A. The Code classifies criminal DWI offenses into driving while impaired in the first, second, third and fourth degrees. The first degree offense is a felony offense. The second degree and third-degree offenses are gross misdemeanors. The fourth degree offense is a misdemeanor.
Please reference Minnesota Statutes §169A
Minnesota DWI law has two basic tracks. The first track involves criminal prosecution. The second track involves a civil driver’s license procedure, the implied consent law, providing for driver’s license revocation and motor vehicle plate impoundment. Vehicle forfeiture is another very important area of law related to criminal DWI and implied consent.
Other areas of law which require special attention and which are related to DWI and implied consent include: refusal to submit to testing; DWI by commercial drivers; underage drinking and driving; snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles and boats; criminal vehicular homicide and injury; mandatory minimum criminal penalties; conditions of release; electronic home monitoring; electronic alcohol monitoring; extended periods of probation; good time sentence reductions; community service; and chemical use assessments.
Fundamentally, everybody charged with a crime has a right to a fair trial and the right to put the State to its burden of proof. Any individual charged with a crime should have experienced representation.
Contact Loraas & Loraas at 952-890-5324 to discuss your best defense.
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