Minneapolis / Twin Cities Felony DWI Defense Lawyer
Repeat DWI offenses bring heightened penalties
Any DUI or DWI charge should be taken seriously, but if you have been charged with a felony DWI in Minnesota, you may be looking at consequences much more serious than you would have imagined. Minnesota law defines a felony as any crime where the punishment is more than one year of incarceration. Someone who is found guilty of a 1st degree (felony) DWI may be sentenced to:
- Imprisionment for not more than 7 years (or more than seven years if the person has other prior criminal history)
- A fine of not more than $14,000
- or both
Most people know someone with a DWI charge, or even multiple DWI charges. The great majority of drivers convicted of a DWI eventually get their license back after a fine and a suspension. However, a felony DWI is higher category of crime and should be treated as such.
The penalties for felony DWI charges are severe and long-lasting. Your specific sentencing will depend on your unique set of cirucumstances, but the likelihood of arriving at the best possible outcome is much higher if you work with an experienced Twin Cities Felony DWI Defense Lawyer.
Repeat DWI Charges lead to a Felony DWI in Minnesota
A Minnesota driver can be found guilty of of first-degree DWI if the person violates DWI law:
- within ten years of three or more qualifed prior impaired driving incidents (defined as prior convictions or license revocations for seperate impairied driving incidents); or
- has previously been convited of a felony DWI crime; or
- has previously been cvoncited of a felony-level crime of criminal vehicular homicide or injury (CVO) involving alcohol or controlled substances.
Experienced, Effective Defense for your Felony DWI charge
If you have been charged with a DWI, or were recently arrested for DWI and have multiple previous DWI convictions, take advantage of a free initial consultation in my office or over the phone. Do not assume that you have no chance at a defense and plead guilty, it's a mistake that can haunt you for the rest of your life.
Call the Law Office of W. Harvey Skees in Minnetonka at 651-825-6415 today. We have successfully represented hundreds of Minnesota drivers accused of DWI. We handle cases throughout the Twin Cities, in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Minnetonka, Bloomington, Duluth, Brainerd, St. Louis Park, Savage, Burnsville, Apple Valley, Lakeville, Dakota County, Anoka County, Scott, Ramsey & Hennepin Counties.