DWI / DUI OFFENSES
Minneapolis - St. Paul Minnesota Defense Attorney
Although LLJ LAW CRIMINAL DEFENSE prides itself on providing EXCLUSIVE criminal defense representation involving ALL types of criminal offenses, we have extensive experience representing individuals involving all levels of DWI – DUI offenses.
DWI’s and DUI’s are divided into different categories (1st Degree DWI, 2nd Degree DWI, 3rd Degree DWI & 4th Degree DWI) with the consequences increasing as the offense becomes more severe (namely, a 1st Degree DWI is a felony offense (the worst offense level) that carries with it a potential penalty of 7 years prison / $14, 000.00 fine (to include vehicle forfeiture and plate impoundment exposure); a 2nd Degree DWI is a gross misdemeanor offense that carries with it a potential penalty of 1 year jail / $3,000.00 fine (to include vehicle forfeiture exposure); a 3rd Degree DWI is a gross misdemeanor offense that carries with it a potential penalty of 1 year jail / $3,000.00 fine (to plate impoundment exposure); and finally…a 4th Degree DWI is a misdemeanor offense (the least offense level) that carries with it a potential of 90 days jail / $1,000.00 fine. Additionally, repeat offenders are also exposed to additional mandatory jail time and other conditions of the court.
Regardless of the degree of DWI you are charged with, any conviction will result in criminal conviction consequences pertaining to your criminal record; lose of license and driving privileges pertaining to your driver’s license, untold fine amounts and unlimited conditions rendered from the court. Remember....even one DWI conviction will go on both your criminal record and driving record which ultimately will not only effect your current insurance rates but expose you to potential “enhanced” penalties for any and all future DWI-DUI offenses. With this being said…taking into account that any degree DWI-DUI offenses (whether it be a first-time offense or multiple offense) will involve both criminal AND driving privilege consequences, it is essential you retain competent and experienced legal representation. As a former police officer, former criminal prosecutor, current 100% criminal defense attorney….Attorney Lonny Johnson has the “hands-on” experience and knowledge to not only represent your DWI-DUI charges but provide you with essential information (to include the new alcohol ignition interlock program) necessary to successfully navigate through the entire DWI-DUI process.
LL JOHNSON LAW OFFICE prides itself on providing premium legal representation involving both the criminal side and civil side (driver’s license suspension – implied consent challenges) involving DWI-DUI charges.
If you are charged with any type of DWI-DUI offense or driver’s license suspension as a result of a DWI-DUI charge, please contact us at your earliest convenience (952-454-1350) to discuss your case, receive a free quote and begin the process to resolve your situation.
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