Wright County, Minnesota DUI Lawyers

A DUI conviction can cause turmoil in your personal and professional life. A conviction will forever be on your criminal record, and the immediate fines are often burdensome and financially draining. If it is not your first DUI charge, it is likely you will go to jail. Sometimes, you may be charged with DUI even if you are below the legal limit of .08%. This can happen when a law enforcement officer deems you to be too impaired to properly operate a vehicle safely. Considering all of this, if you have been charged with DUI in Wright County, it is important to consult with a Wright County DUI lawyer.

One of the most experienced and successful law firms in Minnesota is Halberg Criminal Defense. They are a team of six Wright County DUI lawyers whose combined experience is equivalent to 100 years of DUI defense. They are award-winning, current with DUI law, and amply trained to defend you in court. Do not let a DUI wreck havoc on your life. It is possible to fight your charge to reduce or dismiss it altogether. Contact a St. Michael DUI lawyer to discuss your current situation during a free, initial consultation. Call (877) 823-6690.

A DUI in Minnesota is most often determined by your BAC level. The legal limit in Minnesota is the same as it is in most of the country, .08%. However, machines used by law enforcement to measure BAC are not always accurate. Additionally, an officer does not need chemical evidence to arrest you for DUI. If you go to court, the officer's testimony can be enough to seal your conviction. Do not go to court without adequate representation. At Halberg Criminal Defense, the Wright County DUI lawyers are trained and experienced in working on all types of DUI cases.

Implied consent means that by driving a vehicle, it is understood that you have given consent to any law enforcement officer to take a chemical test of your BAC. You may refuse to submit to chemical testing, but you should know that by doing so, you may face up to a year suspension of your driver's license. However, an attorney can help you in court whether you have cooperated with the implied consent law or not.

Inevitably, you will lose your driver's license after a DUI arrest. After the arrest, your driver's license will automatically by suspended after seven days. The length of suspension depends on the circumstances of your case, which include your BAC level, aggravating factors, refusal of chemical testing, and whether this is your first offense or not. A Wright County DUI lawyer will also fight for your driving privileges and seek to reduce or eliminate the length of your driver's license suspension.

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.

Whether this is your first, second, or fifth DUI, you should consult a lawyer when you face DUI charges in Wright County. Halberg Criminal Defense's St. Michael DUI lawyers are regularly defending the rights of their clients in DUI cases. They are experienced and efficient in court. Work with an attorney who is continually receiving training and studying the trends in DUI law by contacting Halberg Criminal Defense.

Marsh Halberg - Marsh Halberg has over thirty years of experience as a criminal trial lawyer. He has a strong reputation for success and one of the most prestigious backgrounds of any attorney in Minnesota. Wright County DUI lawyer Marsh Halberg is a former Prosecutor for the City of Edina, Minnesota and the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC). Marsh Halberg has personally prosecuted over 15,000 criminal cases and served as an Assistant Carver County Attorney in Chaska, Minnesota.

Marsh Halberg is a highly requested speaker on the subject of criminal law. He has written various training manuals and seminar material on the subject of criminal defense. Marsh Halberg is also the editor-in-chief of The Minnesota DWI Deskbook, which is widely considered to be one of the most comprehensive source books of its kind.

Eric Nelson - Wright County DUI lawyer Eric Nelson has practiced criminal defense and earned himself a reputation as a strong and skilled attorney. He lectures frequently on topics 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 well known throughout the state of Minnesota as a premier female attorney. She has obtained acquittals, dismissals, and successfully resolved well over two thousand cases! St. Michael DUI lawyer Tina Appleby handles DUI and alcohol related traffic charges. Tina Appleby 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 Wright 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 methods of testing for alcohol impairment in a motorist. 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, St. Michael DUI lawyer Doug Hazelton has published numerous articles on DUI and lectures frequently on DUI topics throughout the nation.

Lee Orwig - Lee Orwig is a Wright 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. St. Michael DUI lawyer Lee Orwig organizes a database of judicial source code which is used throughout Minnesota by attorneys and judges.

Jeremy Kaschinske - Wright 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 Wright County. For help with your DUI case, call (877) 823-6690 for a free initial consultation.

Halberg Criminal Defense provides representation for DUI cases in St. Michael, Buffalo, Otsego, Monticello, Albertville, and Delano.