Minnesota DWI Lawyers & Defense Attorneys
Welcome to Caplan Law Firm, a law firm with over 25 years of proven track record. We are your one stop law firm for first-hand information pertaining to Minnesota DWI laws with dedicated Minnesota DWI lawyers. Caplan Law Firm has been in business since 1983 and has successfully challenged thousands of DWI cases throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Caplan Law Firm’s team includes: Allan Caplan, Joseph Tamburino, David Risk, Ryan Garry, Debbie Lang and Charlie Clippert. Excellent team work is the secret of their success stories. Each attorney at Caplan Law Firm is experienced and knowledgeable in the area of DWI representation. We try to get for our clients the same result that we would like if it were our case. At Caplan Law Firm, each and every client is important and we fight for every legal cause.
Drunk Driving Attorney Minneapolis
Caplan Law Firm’s attorneys are skilled in the representation of clients even when the evidence appears overwhelming. Our criminal lawyers have extensive experience in criminal defense and DWI representation. We have handled various DWI cases, including: Underage drinking and driving, test refusal charges, criminal vehicular injury and homicide, Implied Consent hearings, challenging whiskey plates and more.
Twin Cities DUI Lawyers
Minnesota DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) laws state that it is a crime to drive, operate, or be in physical control of any motor vehicle when the person in under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances, or a hazardous substance that affects the nervous system, brain or muscles of the person. If the driver is under the influence he will be charged with a criminal DWI offense. If the alcohol concentration of the violator is greater than .08 or if he refuses to take the chemical test then the accused can also be subjected to DWI charges.
Fourth degree DWI (misdemeanor): First time violation of DWI law within the past ten years and absence of any aggravating factors.
Third degree DWI (gross misdemeanor): Violation of the DWI law along with a single aggravating factor.
Second degree DWI (gross misdemeanor): Violation of DWI law along with two or more aggravating factors.
First Degree DWI (Felony DWI): A fourth violation of Minnesota’s DWI laws within ten years of the first is charged as a felony DWI. Further, once an offender has been convicted of a felony DWI or felony Criminal Vehicular Operation or Homicide (CVO or CVH) any subsequent DWI offense, regardless of the passage of time, is charged as a felony DWI.
Aggravating offenses in Minnesota include having a blood alcohol concentration of .20 or greater, the presentence of a child in the vehicle, refusing to submit to chemical testing, and each prior offense within the prior ten years.
DWI Penalties In Minnesota
DWI charges are strict and can lead to extensive penalties. Penalties vary with the degree of the crime. The maximum fine can range from $1,000 to $14,000. Maximum incarceration varies from 90 days to seven years depending upon the degree of the DWI offense.
Caplan Law Firm continues to reach new horizons in DWI defense due to the dedication, zealous advocacy and commitment of our attorneys. Caplan Law Firm can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You will receive specialized attention when calling Caplan Law Firm no matter what time you call, as we do not use an automated attendant or voice messaging.
Contact a Minnesota DWI Lawyer
Our Minnesota DWI Defense Lawyers represent clients throughout Minnesota and Wisconin, including the Twin Cities areas of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Anoka, Andover, Apple Valley, Blaine, Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Burnsville, Coon Rapids, Chanhassen, Chaska, Columbia Heights, Eagan, Eden Prairie, Edina, Elk River, Hudson, Lakeville, Lino Lakes, Maple Grove, Maplewood, Minnetonka, Moundsview, Plymouth, Richfield, Roseville, White Bear Lake and Woodbury. We also represent clients in other parts of the state including Duluth, Rochester, Mankato, St. Cloud, Brainerd, Moorhead and beyond.
Serving statewide in Minnesota and Wisconsin, including Hennepin County, Ramsey County, Dakota County, Washington County, Anoka County, Wright County, Sherburne County, Scott County and Carver County.
Contact the Caplan Law Firm, P.A. by calling 612.341.4570 to schedule a free consultation with an experienced Minneapolis, St Paul, Twin Cities, Minnesota, DWI Lawyer.
