DWI Defense Attorney in Twin Cities, MN

Here to Help You Fight Your DWI Case

A DWI (driving while impaired) conviction can have a significant effect on your life, especially if you rely on your ability to drive for your job. Because of the many issues that may arise in a DWI case, and due to the potentially long-term consequences, the advice of a qualified criminal defense attorney is important. If you have recently been charged with a DWI, retaining an experienced attorney can make a big difference in how your case is handled.

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Minneapolis Office 310 Fourth Avenue S #7000
Minneapolis, MN 55415 (612) 730-1738
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Your Twin Cities Attorney for DWI Representation

Helping You Achieve the Best Outcome

We have represented hundreds of clients facing DWI charges in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas, helping obtain the best results possible. Depending on the specific facts in your case, we may be able to have your charges reduced or even dismissed. If that’s not a possibility in your case, there is still a lot we can do on your behalf including:

  • Filing an Implied Consent Petition on your behalf and requesting that your driver’s license be reinstated as quickly as possible.
  • Eliminating the need for formal probation, reducing the length of probation, or reducing the intensity of supervision.
  • Negotiating to reduce the level of probation supervision, conditions of probation and other potential conditions of a sentence.
  • Working to have your fines reduced.

Client Testimonials

Josh Johnson took the time in getting to know me as a person along with all the facts in my case. When we went to court he fought confidently and aggressively without backing down. In the end Josh was able to change the prosecutor’s 180-day jail sentence to only one year probation. I couldn’t have done it without josh Johnson and his law firm.

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Working With Us

A Simple, Clear, and Effective Process

Give us a call directly or fill out a form for a short intake conversation with us This will be followed by a more in-depth phone call to discuss the details of your case.

We’ll send you a contract via DocuSign for you to officially retain our services. Once you sign, we’ll get to work on your behalf.

Give us 6-8 weeks to gather evidence and begin to put the case together. We’ll be in regular communication with you.

Before contacting the government, we’ll review the evidence together to make sure everything is in order to move forward.

Recent DWI Case Results

November 2017 DWI With Car Accident – Avoided Mandatory Minimum Sentence

Gross Misdemeanor DWI

November 2017 Case Dismissed Based on Probable Cause Argument

Multiple DWI Charges

March 2017 .14 BAC DWI Reduced to Careless Driving

Multiple DWI Charges

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Breaking Down the Two Parts of DWI Cases

There are two parts to a DWI case in Minnesota: the criminal case, which relates to your DWI charges and involves jail, fines and probation; and the civil case, which relates to driver’s license revocation and license-plate impoundment.

The good news about getting a DWI in the Twin Cities is that Hennepin and Ramsey County District Courts will often reinstate your driver’s license during the pendency of your DWI case in criminal court if you file an Implied Consent petition within 60 days of your driver’s license revocation. Generally, DWI cases take three to six months to resolve in criminal court, so it can be very helpful for our clients to be able to get their license reinstated while their criminal case is pending. This means you can drive to work, get to court, and keep your life on track while working on a positive resolution to your DWI case. This is not generally possible in other counties in Minnesota. Don’t panic. Although DWI law may be very complex, we are here to help you resolve your case and take the confusion out of the process. Our job is to help you get your life back on track.

“Experience matters – ask me how we can help.” - Josh Johnson

Compassionate Support, Powerful Results.

For me, practicing law has always been an affair of the heart. I care about my clients, their lives and the complexity of their circumstances. It is critical that every client share their side of the story and get a chance to explain their thoughts on what happened and what they think I may need to know about the case and their life in order to properly represent them. When desired by the client, input and support from friends and family is encouraged. I know that my success as an attorney is a result of not just my expertise but also the trust and meaningful professional relationships I have with my clients. One needs to know their clients well to represent them well.

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Cases & Settlements

Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney Services

Serving the Greater Twin Cities Area

We have represented hundreds of clients facing criminal charges in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. If you are looking for a defense attorney you can trust, our Minneapolis-based office is here to offer support, expertise, and professional guidance. No matter the circumstances, let us partner with you to attain the best possible results in your case.

FAQs

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This is a difficult question to answer, because even the smallest cases can have significant consequences. However, it is safe to say that most people should hire or at least consult with an attorney if they are charged with a crime (a misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, or felony). We advise anyone who has been charged with an offense to call us for a free consultation so we can discuss the details of the case to determine if counsel is necessary. Our initial consultation is always free.

There are many ways to reduce the impact of a charge on a person’s criminal record. Many of our past clients have been able to resolve their cases without a conviction appearing on their records. Call us today to discuss the particulars of your case.

If you have been charged with a crime, the State must provide you notice by handing or mailing you a ticket (in misdemeanor cases), or a complaint (in felony or gross misdemeanor cases). If you have not received either of these, then you have not yet been charged with any crime.

Generally speaking, first-time offenders do not serve jail time on low-level misdemeanor cases. However, aggravating circumstances can make serving jail time a possibility, because prosecutors and judges do take all of the facts of a case into account when reviewing the offense at hand. We can tell you if there is a realistic risk of serving jail during a free initial consultation. The basic sentencing parameters for offenses in Minnesota are:

Petty Misdemeanor Offenses—A petty misdemeanor is not a crime. The maximum punishment for a petty misdemeanor is a $300 fine plus any surcharges the county may add. You cannot go to jail for a petty misdemeanor.

Misdemeanor Offenses —A misdemeanor is punishable by a maximum fine of $1,000 and/or up to 90 days in jail.

Gross Misdemeanor Offenses— A gross misdemeanor is punishable by a maximum fine of $3,000 and/or up to 90 days in jail.

Felony Offenses— A felony carries a possible sentence of at least 366 days in jail and a maximum fine that is greater than $3,000.

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