Scott County, Minnesota DUI Lawyers

If you have been arrested for DUI in Scott County, the penalties you face are potentially devastating. Tough DUI laws are creating great problems for everyone, even those facing their first ever DUI charge. A DUI conviction can mean hefty fines, restricted or revoked driver's license, license plate impoundment, vehicle seizure, and even jail time. You can even be charged with a DUI if you are below the legal limit of .08%, depending on if the prosecution can prove that improper driving was the result of being under the influence of alcohol. Often, police procedures used to determine impairment are flawed and people are wrongly charged with drunk driving. Anyone facing DUI charges should do whatever they can to get adequate counsel and fight for their rights in court. Halberg Criminal Defense fights DUI charges for their clients throughout the state of Minnesota. They are an award winning law firm with over 100 years of combined experience. If you are looking for an experienced, successful, and dedicated Shakopee DUI lawyer, then fight your DUI charges with an attorney at Halberg Criminal Defense.

Halberg Criminal Defense has a team of dedicated Scott County DUI lawyers working to have their clients' charges reduced or dropped altogether. Whether your case is a first-time DUI or a repeat offense, even a felony DUI, Halberg Criminal Defense will fight to save you from paying large fees and facing jail or prison time.

Most states have their own version of 'implied consent'. This law states that any person who drives, operates, or is in any way in control of a motor vehicle gives consent to a chemical test of their breath, blood or urine. A driver may refuse to submit to chemical testing but there are often consequences. If a member of law enforcement can prove that there was probable cause that you were driving under the influence, and you refused to submit to chemical testing, your license can be revoked for a minimum of one year if it is a first offense. With a record of DUI offenses the revocation period is longer.

With the help of a Scott County DUI lawyer, you can determine how to build a strategy for your defense, whether or not your case involves evidence from chemical testing.

The penalties for a fourth-degree DUI misdemeanor can include up to ninety days of jail time and fines of up to a thousand dollars. This is assuming there were no aggravating factors, such as a child in the vehicle, or prior convictions. A third-degree DUI gross misdemeanor conviction may include penalties such as up to a year in jail and $3,000 in fines. A third-degree misdemeanor is often charged to those for a second DUI in ten years, or a first DUI charge with an aggravating factor or test refusal. A second-degree DUI is also considered a gross misdemeanor, while a first-degree DUI is a felony charge. Penalties for this include seven years of imprisonment and up to $14,000 in fines.

The experienced Scott County DUI lawyers with Halberg Criminal Defense focus on DUI law and aggressively seek reduced charges for their clients. Whether it is your first DUI charge, or your fifth, a Shakopee DUI lawyer can tailor a defense unique to your case and fight for you in court.

When an implied consent law is invoked during an arrest, the driver's license may be immediately revoked after any test is failed or refused. A seven day temporary license is issued before the loss of license goes into effect.

Marsh Halberg - With over thirty years of experience as a criminal trial lawyer, Marsh Halberg has one of the strongest backgrounds of any attorney. Marsh Halberg has personally tried over 100 criminal jury trials and taken part in quite literally thousands of criminal court trials. Scott County DUI lawyer Marsh Halberg is a former Prosecutor for the City of Edina, Minnesota and the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC). Marsh Halberg has prosecuted over 15,000 criminal cases annually and has previously served as an Assistant Carver County Attorney in Chaska, Minnesota.

Marsh Halberg is one of the most requested Continuing Legal Education speakers on the subject of criminal law. He has authored various training manuals and criminal law seminar materials. He is the editor-in-chief of The Minnesota DWI Deskbook, which is known as the most comprehensive DWI source book for attorneys in Minnesota. He assists in the training of newly appointed Minnesota District Court Judges and is involved in several civic, charitable, and volunteer organizations serving Carver County and the City of Chaska.

Eric Nelson - Scott County DUI lawyer Eric Nelson has practiced criminal defense and earned himself a reputation as a strong and skilled attorney. He lectures frequently on subjects such as driving under the influence of a controlled substance and the manufacturing of drugs (such as methamphetamine). He has been invited to speak throughout the state of Minnesota and serves as judge in several mock-trial/moot court competitions. Eric Nelson has also contributed to the esteemed Minnesota DWI Deskbook.

Tina Appleby - Tina Appleby is one of the premier female Scott County DUI lawyers and is well known throughout the state of Minnesota. She has obtained acquittals, dismissals, and successfully resolved well over two thousand cases! Among these successfully defended cases was a murder prosecution with three alleged victims. Tina Appleby also handles DUI and alcohol related traffic charges. Tina Appleby has practiced criminal defense as a Shakopee DUI lawyer since 1983 and can usually be found in the courthouse working a case and defending the rights of her client! She is a frequent speaker on the subject of legal education and gives seminars to other attorneys and judges on topics such as DUI, expungements, and assault law.

Doug Hazelton - Doug Hazelton is an accomplished Scott County DUI lawyer who has been practicing in criminal defense for over 15 years. His focus has been on drunk driving and other alcohol-related traffic offenses. He is one of only two attorneys in the state of Minnesota to have completed the Borkenstein Program at Indiana University, a prestigious program that teaches participants about alcohol breath testing and other formulas for alcohol testing. Additionally, he is a main author of the Minnesota DWI Handbook, a comprehensive reference manual that discusses all the complexities associated with DUI law. On top of all this, Shakopee DUI lawyer Doug Hazelton has published numerous articles on DUI and lectures frequently on DUI topics throughout the nation. He is a member of the College of DUI Defense, and was named on the list of Best Lawyers in America.

Lee Orwig - Lee Orwig is a Scott County DUI lawyer whose focus is exclusive to criminal defense, and he has experience with misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, and felony cases. He worked for the Ramsey County judiciary and also was a mediator throughout Hennepin County Courts. His accomplishments include arguing criminal issues before the Minnesota Court of Appeals. In Minnesota, he became involved in a source code litigation issue. Shakopee DUI lawyer Lee Orwig organizes a database of judicial source code which is used throughout Minnesota by attorneys and judges.

Jeremy Kaschinske - Scott County DUI lawyer Jeremy Kaschinske has experience as a mediator throughout Ramsey County Courts and also worked as a Westlaw legal content editor with Thomas Reuters. His confident and tactical approach to defense is especially beneficial for fighting DUI charges. He still serves as a mock trial judge throughout Minnesota and is active in community organizations in addition to being a fierce advocate for his clients.

Halberg Criminal Defense represents clients throughout Scott County. For help with your DUI case, call (877) 823-6690 for a free initial consultation.

Halberg Criminal Defense provides DUI defense in the following cities: Shakopee, Savage, Prior Lake, Jordan, New Prague, and Belle Plaine.