DUI LAWYERS

Minnesota DUI Lawyers - Attorneys specializing in DUI defense

More than 30,000 people are arrested in Minnesota annually for Driving While Intoxicated or DWI (DUI). In addition to administrative license sanctions, each person convicted of DWI in Minnesota may experience unique criminal penalities, depending on the arrest situation, their previous driving violations and criminal record, if any.

There were 32,193 misdemeanor and felony DWI's in Minnesota during 2003. Of those arrested, 41 percent were repeat offenders. One half of the arrests occurred outside the Twin Cities metro area and 51 percent were committed by drivers 21 to 34 years old.

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, alcohol-related fatalities declined in 2003 from the previous year in 28 states. However, in Minnesota the rate increased 4.3 percent.

Since becoming effective in August 2002, 2,268 drivers have been arrested and charged with felony DWI in Minnesota. Of those, 1,490 have been convicted to-date.

Use the information here to find an attorney in Minnesota that can advise your regarding your rights if arrested for DWI / DUI.