Minnehaha County South Dakota DUI Lawyers

The offense of drunk driving in South Dakota is called driving under the influence or DUI. Whereas the legal limit for intoxication is a blood alcohol content of .08%, under South Dakota DUI laws a motorist can be arrested for driving under the influence in Minnehaha County by simply showing signs of impairment of alcohol or drugs. You can also be charged with South Dakota DUI even if you are not driving. If you are sitting in a driver's seat with the keys, you can be judged to be in physical control of a vehicle while impaired.

Regardless of whether you were legally drunk or not, you could be facing serious penalties and long-term consequences.

Fortunately you still have rights under the law and the ability to challenge the charges filed against you. Having an experienced and qualified South Dakota DUI lawyer will ensure that your rights are protected and that you get the best possible resolution.

The Minnehaha County South Dakota DUI Lawyers with the Schreiber Law Firm provide their clients with a philosophy called Xtreme Justice. They will use their knowledge of South Dakota DUI law, their commitment to creative defense strategies and their experience with the DUI court system to help you, regardless of the complexity or difficulty of your case.

If you have been charged with driving under the influence in South Dakota, contact the Sioux Falls DUI Attorneys with The Schreiber Law Firm by calling (888) 703-2744 or filling out the consultation request form to the left.

During a free initial consultation the Schreiber Law Firm will listen to your story, answer your questions, review the specifics of your case and outline your legal options. All before you decide to hire them. Time is very important, so for the best result, call now.

The State of South Dakota has rescinded the Implied Consent law, meaning you must submit to a blood test when arrested for suspicion of DWI. The resulting blood alcohol content can be used as evidence in a court proceeding. If convicted for drunk driving in Minnehaha County, the state will immediately seek to suspend your driver's license. The length of a license suspension depends on a number of factors, including how elevated your blood alcohol content was at the time of the arrest.

Hiring a qualified DUI defense attorney could help you win your case and avoid loss of license. Even in a worse case scenario, having legal representation could minimize any suspension or help you get a driving permit for work. The complete defense strategy created by the Minnehaha County DWI Attorneys with the Schreiber Law Firm could help you keep your driving privileges. Call now for more information.

Most criminal cases of drunk driving in South Dakota are classified as misdemeanors. If convicted for even first offense DUI you face significant penalties that can include fines, court costs, loss of license, required SR-22 insurance, license reinstatement fees, jail, community service, an alcohol assessment and possible mandatory enrollment in an alcohol treatment program.

It is important to note that in cases of South Dakota DUI the court will look back ten years for any additional alcohol related traffic convictions. With each successive drunk driving offense, the penalties increase. A third offense is considered a felony.

A DUI conviction would mean having a criminal arrest record, which could impact your ability to find or keep a job or open a credit account. Canada is increasingly turning away visitors who have a criminal record, including drunk driving offenses.

Each case is unique but it may be possible to have the charges against you reduced or dismissed. Errors in procedure can be made, equipment may not be calibrated or properly maintained and sometimes impairment may not be definitively proved.

The Sioux Falls DUI Lawyers with the Schreiber Law Firm will fight to keep your record clean. Protect your future and call now for the help you need and deserve.

The Minnehaha County South Dakota DUI Attorneys with the Schreiber Law Firm practice criminal law with an emphasis on drunk driving defense. They will provide you with high-quality, responsive and cost-effective legal services. They also know that a South Dakota DUI can lead to a stressful time, so they will communicate with you to allay your fears and treat you with honesty, respect and confidentiality.

Principal of the firm, Brad Schreiber, earned a degree in Criminal Justice from Huron College and a juris doctorate from the University South Dakota Law School. He has clerked for the South Dakota Supreme Court and is a former police officer, giving him a very unique perspective of criminal and DUI cases.

Sioux Falls DUI Lawyer Brad Schreiber is the past president of the South Dakota Trial lawyers Association and has twice served as Bar Commissioner for the South Dakota State Bar Association. He is a member of the National College of DUI Defense and the National Association Criminal Defense Lawyers.

To schedule a free review of your case, contact the Minnehaha County DUI Lawyers with the Schreiber Law Firm by calling (888) 703-2744 or filling out the form to the left. Your inquiry will be kept confidential and there is no obligation, so call now.