Minnesota DWI Mistakes

SPECIAL REPORT: The 10 biggest mistakes most people make after being arrested for a DWI in Minnesota . . . and how to avoid them

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1. Not taking the matter seriously. This is a charge that will follow you for the rest of your life, if the alcohol related conviction or driver's license revocation remains on your driving record. The additional insurance charges alone could cost you thousands of dollars.



2. Not hiring an experienced MN DWI attorney. The law is complex and you need competent representation. You must raise the right defenses at the right time or you will lose your right to argue them forever. Facts will disappear, memories fade and witnesses vanish. A winnable case can quickly become a loser.



3. Hiring an attorney based on the amount of the fee alone. The State of Minnesota has almost unlimited resources when it comes to prosecuting your case. You need to hire an attorney and pay a fee which will allow him to put time and effort into your case to counter the prosecution. Attorneys must earn enough in the time they spend on your case in order to keep their doors open and make a living wage. If you choose your attorney based on the lowest bidder, he may not be able to put in the time necessary to protect you. He also may not have the right experience with MN DWI Laws. Look for a reasonable, predictable fee, not the lowest.



4. Not complying with driver's license laws. You could lose your right to drive.



5. Driving after your license has been taken away.



6. Not taking full advantage of your constitutional rights.



7. Taking the prosecutor's first offer. The first offer is seldom a bargain, it's often to get rid of your case with the least amount of work. Very few cases are dismissed or reduced to a non-alcohol related charge at this stage. You do not give the judge an opportunity to rule on constitutional challenges. You give up your right to challenge these issues and make the State prove its case.



8. Fail to appear in Court. The Court will issue a bench warrant for your arrest and revoke any bond or bail you have posted. The next time you are stopped for a traffic infraction, you will be spending some time in jail and posting an additional bond for your future appearances.



9. Talk to anyone other than an attorney about your case. Anything you say to anyone other than an attorney can be used against you.



10. Think that talking to numerous attorneys will help you handle it on your own. In all likelihood this will lead to greater confusion in this very technical and complex area of the law. You should have an attorney go to Court with you.

If you've been arrested for DWI in Minnesota, don't make any of these mistakes! Call me today at 612-334-3342 for your free consultation.

Douglas V. Hazelton, Attorney at Law
Northland Plaza Bldg., Suite 1590
3800 American Boulevard
Bloomington, MN 55431
Phone: 612-334-3342
FAX: 952-543-3902

E-mail:dvhazelton@aol.com
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