Responding to a first-time drunk driving charge in Minnesota

| Apr 4, 2019 | Firm News |


Because there is much about the criminal justice system that is unknown to those facing charges, those accused may experience a great deal of anxiety. Fortunately, our attorney has spent decades helping people in a similar situation, regardless of their age or the circumstances of their arrest. Depending on the factors of a person’s arrest, he or she could face a fine of up to $1,000, revocation of his or her driver’s license plus up to 90 days’ imprisonment.

Special circumstances could apply, depending on the age of the person arrested. For example, anyone under the age of 21 who is driving and found to have any amount of alcohol could face a driver’s license suspension. Anyone under the age of 18 could lose their license until they turn 18 under Vanessa’s Law. Additionally, anyone found to be in “physical control” of a vehicle could also find themselves facing accusations of drunk driving even if they were not actually driving.
