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Minnesota DUI Law - Information

You can be arrested for DUI when:

A person who operates a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, narcotic, hallucinogenic or habit-producing drug, or operates a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or more by weight of alcohol in the defendant's blood.

Minnesota DUI penalties:

First Offense

• a fine of no more than $3,000.00
• possible term of imprisonment of no more than 1 year
• participate in a self help class

Second Offense

• a fine of no more than $3,000.00
• possible term of imprisonment of no more than 1 year
• court ordered evaluation from a qualified counselor or psychologist
• monitored electronically

Third Offense

• vehicle seizure
• 90 days of incarceration, at least 30 days of which must be served consecutively in a local correctional facility
• court ordered evaluation from a qualified counselor or psychologist
• a fine of no more than $10,000.00

Should I hire a Minnesota DUI Attorney?

Because DUI is such a highly technical field, you not only need to hire a attorney, but one who specifically specializes in DUI defense. DUI attorneys know that some of the enforcement and judicial procedures are unconstitutional and violate motorists' rights. They are more well versed with the different sobriety tests and their varying accuracy levels. Don't give up your rights.

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