Chaska DUI Lawyer

Being arrested for a DUI (also known as a DWI in Minnesota) can be a devastating experience. If you are facing these charges, the consequences may include a suspended license, higher auto insurance, impoundment, large fines, and even a jail sentence. Carver County's DUI lawyers with the Halberg firm are ready to assist you immediately! They have the experience necessary to navigate the often complex realm of DUI law. It is invaluable to have a Chaska DUI lawyer who knows when and how to cut through the red tape. DUI law is intricate and bureaucratic. Having a Carver County DUI lawyer who understands this, and who focuses primarily on DUI defense, will be of great help to your case.

The Halberg Criminal Defense Firm has been named one of the "Best Law Firms" by U.S. News and World Reports Best Law Firms Edition. The firm was ranked in the 'first tier' category of DUI Defense. This honor involved surveying thousands of clients, lawyers, and law firm managers, marketing officers and recruiting officers. They were asked what they found most important for clients hiring law firms, for other lawyers who were asked what firm they would refer a legal matter to, as well as lawyers seeking employment.

The Carver County DUI lawyers of Halberg law are dedicated to defending individuals charged with DUIs. They each have a reputation for aggressive defense, and you can count on having only the strongest and most thought-out strategies available from your attorney. The Chaska DUI lawyers of Halberg law are some of the most experienced in the state and have earned themselves national attention for their success with their clients.

It is invaluable to have the support and representation of a dedicated legal staff and team like the men and women at Halberg Criminal Defense. They have successfully dealt with cases ranging from first-time DUI, repeat offenses, as well as felony drunk driving which can carry very serious penalties including a prison sentence.

Not everything presented by the police, prosecution, or insurance-companies is always accurate. Eyewitnesses are not reliable and often disagree on the circumstances surrounding the arrest. Also, the results of chemical testing are often inaccurate. With the assistance of a skilled Carver County DUI lawyer you may be able to challenge the results of your chemical test or other evidence brought against you. The Chaska DUI lawyers with Halberg criminal defense possess well-trained familiarity with the process and application of chemical testing, as well as field sobriety tests. This has allowed their lawyers to spot mistakes made by the arresting officer and their witnesses. These omitted details, which may have been easily overlooked at first, can become key components to the favorable outcome of your case.

There are various kinds of drugs, both legal and illegal, which can affect a driver when operating a vehicle. You may still receive a DUI, and this makes it of the utmost importance to consult a Chaska DUI lawyer to plan out the best defense against your charges. The Halberg law group has assisted hundreds of their clients to challenge their DUI with drugs. Alcohol can be measured with various devices such as the breathalyzer or a blood sample. Drugs however, cannot be tested in the same manner. Because of this important distinction your driver's license will not be automatically revoked as is usually the case with a DUI involving alcohol. You must be successfully convicted before the penalties of a DUI involving drugs affects your license.

Apart from any other penalties that may come as a result from your DUI, there are three administrative sanctions which may come into affect immediately after your arrest. The first of these sanctions occurs whenever the implied consent law has been invoked. That is to say, either a chemical test was failed or refused, then the individual's license can be taken immediately. The second administrative sanction is the Plate Impoundment Violation. This is an impaired driving violation that must include an aggravating factor. If you have been arrested within ten years of a prior DUI conviction, if you are driving with a suspended license, or if there is a minor under the age of sixteen in the vehicle at the time of the arrest, all of these factors could culminate in plate impoundment. This would apply to the vehicle which was used in the violation, as well as any other vehicle that is leased, registered, or owned under the name of the violator. The third administrative sanction is known as Administrative Vehicle Forfeiture. Minnesota law states that if you have three priors for DUI in a ten year period, you may be subject to this particular sanction. The forfeiture of your vehicle is conducted administratively and you can attempt to challenge it by filing for a judicial determination of the future.

The law, as it is stated in Minnesota, states that it is a crime to drive, operate, or be in control of a motor vehicle anywhere in the state while knowingly under the influence of alcohol, a controlled substance, or any combination of these. If you have an alcohol concentration of .08% or more, or if you are tested and found to have any amount of the metabolites belonging to a schedule I or II controlled substance other than marijuana you could be charged with a DUI. If it is a commercial vehicle then having a concentration of .04% or more can result in a DUI charge.

The state legislature periodically amends the alcohol and drug related traffic laws. You will need an experienced and skillful Chaska DUI lawyer who is up to date with the law and knowledgeable of the state's DUI law. The level of severity for your charge depends on a number of factors. If you refused a test, if you had priors, or if there was a minor in the vehicle at the time of your arrest...your charges could be aggravated by those factors. There is Fourth Degree DUI misdemeanors, Third Degree gross misdemeanors, Second Degree (also) a gross misdemeanor but with aggravating factors, and finally First Degree or felony DUI. If you are found guilty you will be facing large fines, potential loss of your driver's license, higher auto insurance premiums, attendance to a rehabilitation or dependency class, and even jail time. A successful conviction would also mean a criminal arrest record which would damage your credit, work opportunity, and reduce future opportunities for employment, travel, etc.

A DUI arrest is a very serious matter, and you will need an equally serious Chaska DUI lawyer in your corner if you hope to fight and uphold your rights.

Marsh J. Halberg - With over thirty years as a criminal trial lawyer, Carver County DUI lawyer Marsh Halberg has incompatible trial experience. He has personally participated in over a hundred criminal jury trials and thousands in criminal court. He is knowledgeable of both the state and federal courts and has handled everything from homicide, sex crimes, drug offense, white collar crime, vehicular injury, and, of course, DUI cases. Marsh Halberg is also the former Chief Prosecutor for the City of Edina, Minnesota, and the Metropolitan Airports Commission. Chaska DUI lawyer Marsh Halberg has overseen the prosecution of more than fifteen-thousand criminal cases a year. He also served as an Assistant Carver County attorney in Carver County, Minnesota. He is the state's most highly-sought Legal Education speaker on the subject of criminal law. He has authored multiple training manuals and criminal law seminar materials. Carver County DUI lawyer Marsh J. Halberg also assists in the training of newly appointed judges to the Minnesota District Court.

Marsh J. Halberg resides in Chaska, Minnesota and he is currently involved in various civic, charitable and volunteer organizations serving Carver County and the City of Chaska.

Eric Nelson - Eric Nelson practices criminal defense exclusively and has earned himself a strong reputation as a skillful attorney. His experience has taught him how to best approach jury trial, how to negotiate, and what to do at the Court of Appeals. He has represented clients throughout the state of Minnesota. He has been a contributing author to the Minnesota DWI Deskbook, which is the most comprehensive source book of its kind for attorneys in Minnesota.

Tina Appleby - Carver County DUI lawyer Tina Appleby has practiced criminal defense for twenty-seven years. She has made a highly-respected name for herself as one of the best female attorneys in the State of Minnesota. She has obtained jury acquittals, dismissals, and successfully resolved more than two thousand cases.

Doug Hazelton - Carver County DUI lawyer Doug Hazelton has been practicing criminal defense with a focus on alcohol-related traffic offenses (DUI). He has successfully defended hundreds of clients through a variety of cases, and has earned himself a reputation for dedication to his clients. He is a graduate of the highly prestigious Borkenstein program at Indiana University on the study of breath testing for alcohol. He is on the list of Best Lawyers in America and on Minneapolis-St. Paul's list of "Superlawyers." Doug is a contributing editor for the Minnesota DWI Deskbook.

Lee Orwig - Lee Orwig is an experienced Carver County DUI lawyer with with a focus on criminal defense. He is known for his role on the front-lines of the "source code" litigation issue. Lee Orwig maintains and distributes a database of judicial source code that other lawyers and judges may use. Chaska DUI lawyer Lee Orwig has been heavily involved in the federal litigation between Minnesota and the manufacturer of Minnesota's breathalyzer machine called the Intoxilyzer 5000.

Jeremy Kaschinske - Before joining the Halberg law firm, Jeremy Kaschinske served as a mediator for several County Courts and worked as a Westlaw legal content editor at Thomson Reuters. He has considerable experience with many different kinds of criminal charges ranging from misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, and felonies. He takes pride in clearing his client's criminal record in order for his client to move onto a better life and brighter future.

If you, or someone you love has been charged with a DWI, call today and begin planning your defense with the most experienced help on your side! (877) 823-6690