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Horton Law Offices operated by Mark Horton provides DUI & DWI attorney serivces in Bloomington Minnesota, and serves the entire Minneapolis and St. Paul area.

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Common Questions Regarding a DWI or DUI Charge

Will I have to go to jail if I'm convicted of DWI or DUI? 
It depends on the level of severity of your DWI charge.  The Minnesota Legislature has mandated jail time for defendants with multiple DWI convictions or License Revocations..

How long will I lose my Driver’s License if I’m convicted of a DWI or DUI?
First time DWI or DUI offenders could lose their driver's license for up to 90 days, but factors to consider are your Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC), age, number of priors and if you were revoked for a test refusal.  You can lose your Driver’s License based on a criminal conviction for a DWI, DUI or alcohol related driver’s license revocation.

I think the Police Officer did not have probable cause to stop my vehicle before I was charged with a DWI or DUI?
A police officer needs only Reasonable Articulable Suspicion (RAS) to stop your vehicle prior to charging you with a DWI or DUI, which is less than probable cause.

Should I take the sobriety test?
Always take the sobriety test. It’s a crime for any attorney to advise you not to take the test because they would be advising you to commit a crime, even if the test would bring a DWI or DUI charge.

But, I already took the test on the road?
You took a portable breath test (PBT), which was used by the police to determine if you should be arrested for a DWI or DUI.

What is the difference between DWI and DUI?

  • A DWI charge alleges that you were driving a motor vehicle while having a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) over .08.
  • A DUI charge alleges that you were driving a motor vehicle while under the Influence. 
  • 95% of people are charged with both DWI and DUI. 

The theory for both a DWI and DUI charge is that some people can be over Minnesota’s BAC limit of .08, but not be driving under the influence. In other words, they have alcohol in their system, but are driving just fine.  Conversely, someone could be driving a motor vehicle with a BAC below the legal limit of .08, but be under the influence of alcohol. 

Has my driver’s license already been revoked?
You will be issued a seven day temporary driver’s license the day your driver's license is revoked.  You have 30 days to challenge the driver’s license revocation for a DWI or DUI.

Can I check the status of my driver’s license?
Yes, go to the driver's license status page and enter your driver’s license number.

How much does your office charge?
Each DWI or DUI charge is unique.  Each DWI or DUI charge has its own specific facts that affect the outcome of the case.  Some factors are office considers are the number of priors, severity of offense, Blood Alcohol Concentration Level, accompanying charges, age of defendant, if you want to challenge the license revocation, and the complexity of case.

If you were charged with a DWI or DUI, stop reading and call Horton Law Offices LLC where all your legal answers are just a phone call away.

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