Washington County, Minnesota DUI Lawyers

Were you arrested in Washington County for a DUI? Minnesota DUI laws are getting stricter every year, and penalties can include stiff fines, driver's license revocation, and even jail time. The legal limit of intoxication is .08%, but if an officer deems you unfit to drive, you may be charged with a DUI even if you are slightly below this limit. It happens often, and many people do get convicted of DUI to their surprise. The best protection you have against yourself and a DUI conviction is the representation from a qualified Woodbury DUI lawyer. Halberg Criminal Defense is a team of Washington County DUI lawyers who have extensive experience fighting drunk driving charges that their clients face.

Halberg Criminal Defense has been named "Best Law Firm" by US News and World Report. They were also ranked as a "First Tier" law firm, specifically for DUI defense. Each attorney at Halberg Criminal Defense brings a wealth of experience to the table. When you are facing DUI charges, there is a lot working against you. Call Halberg Criminal Defense to speak with a Washington County DUI lawyer who can evaluate your case and guide you through the court system.

Driving under the influence refers to intoxication via alcohol, illegal drugs, or prescription drugs. If you are driving unsafely and under the influence of any of these intoxicants, you can be charged with DUI, regardless of the amount of intoxicant in your body.

The DUI arrest can be justified based on an officer's observations. Whatever your case may be, work with a Woodbury DUI lawyer who can fight your case and work to have your charges reduced, or dismissed entirely.

In Minnesota, it is implied that you have given consent to have your blood alcohol content checked by a law enforcement officer when it is requested of you. Any driver may refuse to give consent, but it can result in an additional criminal charge known as refusal. Refusing to submit to a chemical test can cause your license revocation to be extended, as long as a year! At Halberg Criminal Defense, their Washington County DUI lawyers have handled thousands of DUI cases, including working with the implied consent hearings that affect your driver's license.

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 minor in the vehicle, or prior DUI 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.

You cannot afford a DUI conviction on your record, or the penalties that come with it. Work with a Woodbury DUI lawyer at Halberg Criminal Defense to seek reduced or dismissed charges.

Marsh Halberg - Washington County DUI Lawyer Marsh Halberg has over thirty years of experience as a criminal trial lawyer. He 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, Washington County DUI lawyer, 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 - Washington County DUI lawyer Eric Nelson practices exclusively in criminal defense. 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 Washington 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! Tina Appleby, Woodbury DUI lawyer, has practiced criminal defense 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 Washington 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, Woodbury 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 Washington 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. Woodbury DUI lawyer Lee Orwig organizes a database of judicial source code which is used throughout Minnesota by attorneys and judges.

Jeremy Kaschinske - Washington 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 Washington 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: Woodbury, Cottage Grove, Oakdale, Forest Lake, Stillwater, Hugo, Lake Elmo, Mahtomedi, and St. Paul Park.