Minnesota DUI Defense Attorney
Last updated on April 16, 2025
Getting charged with a DUI offense in Minnesota can be a bewildering and overwhelming experience. It can shake you to your core, leaving you feeling lost, scared and uncertain about the future. A criminal defense attorney can provide much-needed legal guidance, review your case, advocate in court and help minimize the long-term impacts on your life.
Ed Shaw Law takes pride in our attorneys’ more than 50 combined years of experience providing focused, no-nonsense legal guidance to clients in the St. Cloud, Brainerd and Grand Rapids areas. We take every criminal defense case with the utmost seriousness and dedication, recognizing the importance of protecting your rights and achieving a beneficial outcome.
What Are The Consequences Of A DUI Conviction?
DUI offenses are taken seriously in Minnesota. If convicted, you may face a range of consequences, including:
- License suspension or revocation
- Heavy fines and court costs
- Mandatory alcohol education or treatment programs
- Ignition interlock device on your vehicle
- Increased car insurance rates
- Potential jail time, especially for repeat offenses
With compassionate representation from Ed Shaw Law, you can face these challenges with confidence, assured that we are dedicated to protecting your rights and focused on attaining the best outcome possible for your case.
How Can A Minnesota Criminal Defense Lawyer Help?
When facing a DUI offense, a criminal defense lawyer can prove invaluable. Among the ways a lawyer can help are:
- Legal guidance and explanation of rights
- Case review for defenses or mitigating factors
- Court advocacy and negotiation with prosecutors
- Trial representation and evidence challenges
- Assistance with license issues
- Guidance on alternative sentencing
- Protection of rights and minimizing long-term impacts
Over the years, Ed Shaw Law has stepped up to defend countless individuals facing DUI charges, providing steadfast support, strategic legal counsel and a relentless commitment to securing favorable outcomes.
DUI Frequently Asked Questions
Being charged with a driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving under the influence (DUI) in Minnesota is a serious event, and the consequences can be life-changing.
At Ed Shaw Law, our attorneys can help you navigate the waters of your DWI charge and help you get back to living your life. There will be some challenges ahead, but with the proper representation and guidance you can make it through this trying time with dignity and respect. Protect your rights and contact our skilled attorneys at 218-520-0325 today for a free consultation. We have offices in Brainerd and St. Cloud.
Here are the answers to some questions we often receive from our clients:
What is going to happen to my license?
A DWI often leads to a loss of your license, at least temporarily, and protecting your ability to drive is one important reason to talk to an attorney who can prepare a strong defense against DWI charges. Even a first offense can result in a 90-day license suspension.
I drive for a living. Will I lose my CDL?
Minnesota law is tougher on commercial drivers, enforcing a .04 blood alcohol content (BAC) limit instead of the .08 for other drivers. If you are convicted of DWI, you could lose your commercial driver’s license for a year or longer.
Will I need an interlock device?
In some cases, you maintain your driving privileges after a DWI if you install an ignition interlock device in your car that you must blow into before you can start your car.
Am I going to go to jail?
For your first offense, you still face the possibility of jail time of up to 90 days. For repeat offenses, Minnesota imposes mandatory minimum jail time, but there may be options for reducing jail time by performing community service work.
How much is this going to cost me?
Fines for a DWI range from $1,000 for a first offense to as much as $14,000 in Minnesota, but the financial effects can be much greater if a DWI conviction affects your ability to work. At Ed Shaw Law, we do everything we can to mitigate the financial effects of a DWI, and we are aware of the financial strain of criminal charges. To help alleviate some of the financial stress, we offer free initial consultations, affordable fees and flexible payment plans.
I just got pulled over for a DWI. What should I do now?
Your first call should be to a criminal defense lawyer. Remember that you should not give any kind of statement to law enforcement without a lawyer present. To give yourself the best possible shot at defending against a DWI charge, call us right away.
Contact Us Today
If you are facing DUI charges in Minnesota, you will need focused legal representation on your side. Call us today at 800-507-0352 or send us an email to schedule a consultation.