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• Q: What Are The Dwi Laws In Minnesota?
  A: Minnesota's statutes regarding DWI offenses were redrafted and went into effect January 1, 2001. The new code includes aggravating factors that, if found to exist, may … More
• Q: What Is A First Degree Dwi?
  A: A first degree DWI is charged if there are two or more aggravating factors. Aggravating factors may include: A prior impaired driving incident within a 10 year … More
• Q: What Is A Second Degree Dwi ?
  A: A second degree DWI is charged if there is one aggravating factor. Aggravating factors may include: A prior impaired driving incident within a 10 year period (this … More
• Q: What Is A Third Degree Dwi?
  A: A third degree DWI is charged if there are no aggravating factors. A third degree offense is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine.
• Q: What Are The Mandatory Sentences?
  A: The new DWI statute also includes mandatory sentences for repeat offenders. 2nd DWI ­­­­­­­­­­­30 days executed jail … More
• Q: What Is A Vehicle Forfeiture?
  A: The State may seek to retain the vehicle of a driver convicted of a DWI if: The new DWI violation occurs within 10 years of 2 or more prior impaired driving … More
• Q: What About Driver License Suspensions/Revocations?
  A: As previously stated, a DWI may have civil penalties in addition to the criminal penalties. Civil penalties included license revocations. Minnesota Statutes empower … More
• Q: How Can I Reinstat E My Driving Privileges?
  A: To reinstate your driving privileges, you will have to jump through a number of administrative hoops. You will be required to pay additional fees on top of any fines … More
• Q: What Happens After A Dwi Arrest In Minnesota?
  A: Motor Vehicle Hearing: To preserve your right to drive in Minnesota, you must request a hearing within 30 days after your license has been taken from you by an … More
• Q: How Are Speed Limits Enforced?
  A: Enforced through use of: Pacing Yes Radar Yes Vascar Yes Photo Radar No Aircraft Yes Laser Yes More