Under Minnesota law there are a number of penalties that come with a DWI conviction including jail or prison time, hefty fines, plate impoundment and/or license revocation, canceling or suspension.

License revocation, canceling or suspension may seem like the lesser of the evils but this may not actually be the case. Most of us rely on our driver’s license in our everyday life. You need to drive to work, drive to the grocery store and chauffeur the kids around. Losing your license can be a burden for your entire family and can negatively impact your ability to earn a living.

If you have been accused of a DWI, then you could be looking at license suspension, canceling or revocation, even if this is your first offense. Make sure you understand the implications of license suspension as well as your legal rights by contacting an experienced Minneapolis DWI lawyer.

Revocation and Canceling under Minnesota DWI Laws

Under the implied consent laws in Minnesota, if you have been given a driver’s license, you have consented that you will not drink and drive and, if you are pulled over for a DWI suspicion that you will adhere to the various tests administered by the police officer including field sobriety tests and a breathalyzer test. If you have failed any of these tests, then you could lose your license right away. Even if you refuse to take the test the arresting officer still has the legal right to take away your license on the spot or within seven days.

If you are convicted of a DWI, you could be looking at the following level of revocation:

• 90 days revocation provided the driver did not refuse testing, does not have a prior impaired driving incident in the previous ten years and provided that there was not an aggravating factor associated with the current incident.
• 30 day revocation for first time offenders, under certain circumstances
• Six months revocation if the driver is under the age of 21.
• 180 days if the driver has a prior impaired driving incident in the previous ten years.
• The period of revocation will be doubled if the driver tested at a blood alcohol level of .20 or higher.
• One year if the driver refused to take a test of breath, blood or urine test. This revocation can be significantly reduced for first time offenders if the driver ends up convicted for a Test Refusal or DWI.
• Cancellation for one year if the driver commits a fourth DWI offense in his or her lifetime or if the driver commits a third DWI within ten years of the second DWI incident. The requirements for license reinstatement or very extensive when a license is cancelled. Call our office to find out the details of how to deal with your individual situation. You may even be able to avoid the cancellation altogether.

If facing a license revocation, you need to act fast! Contact an experienced Minnesota DWI attorney right away

You only have 30 days to challenge any license suspension, cancelation or revocation which means you need to act fast to clear your name and keep your license.

Call Judith Samson, Minnesota DWI Lawyer at 612-333-8001 Today!

With the right Minneapolis license revocation lawyer, you may be able to avoid license revocation and walk away with a clean slate. It all depends on your situation, your representation and what county court you are facing.

For fast, effective and aggressive legal representation, contact experienced Minneapolis DWI attorney Judith Samson 24/7 at 612-333-8001.