Wilkin County, MN DWI Lawyer

DWI in Minnesota is can be charged in one of two way: registering a blood alcohol content at or above the threshold of .08%; or operating a motor vehicle while being impaired by alcohol, drugs or a combination of both. It is important to note that Minnesota DWI law allows a law enforcement officer to initiate an arrest based on suspicion of impairment, not just the result of a breath or blood test. This applies to anyone operating a motorized vehicle, including a car, truck, boat, airplane or snowmobile.

The offense of driving while intoxicated in Minnesota is a serious charge, with both immediate penalties and many, potentially life changing, long-term affects.

If you have been charged with suspicion of drunk driving in Minnesota, you need to seek legal advice from a qualified and experienced DWI defense attorney. Hiring legal counsel quickly allows your attorney to collect information that could have a positive impact on the outcome of your case.

Wilkin County MN DWI Lawyer Jamison Cichosz offers a free initial review of your arrest and the charges filed against you. Once he has the opportunity to learn about the details of your situation, he will be able to better discuss his fees and your legal options. To schedule a free, no obligation meeting, contact Jamison Cichosz by calling (218) 736-5456 or filling out the on-line form to the left.

There are four levels of offense for drunk driving in Wilkin County. A fourth degree crime is typically charged with a first offense, leading to court costs, fines, jail and loss of license. A conviction for DWI in MN would result in a criminal record, which could impact your employment opportunities and ability to open a credit account. Canada is using improved data sharing with the United States to better enforce its long-standing policy of denying entry to those with a criminal record.

Aggravating circumstances can increase the severity and duration of the penalties. These include having a prior DWI offense within the past 10 years; registering an elevated blood alcohol content of 0.20% or more; having a child under the age of 16 in the vehicle at the time of arrest.

A third degree offense is filed if there was one aggravating circumstance, and a second-degree offense is charged with two or more aggravating factors.

The most severe level of penalty for drunk driving in Minnesota, a first degree DWI, is charged if the driver has committed three or more alcohol related traffic violations within a ten year period, or has been convicted of felony DWI in Minnesota.

Breckenridge DWI Attorney Jamison Cichosz provides aggressive drunk driving defense regardless of the level of your DWI. While no result can be guaranteed, he will ensure that your rights are protected and that you receive the best possible resolution for the circumstances of your arrest.

Following an arrest for driving while intoxicated in Wilkin County, the Department of Transportation will seek to suspend your driver's license. This is a civil action, separate from the criminal charges resolved in the courts.

The suspension is based on an implied consent law, which stipulates that in exchange for a license to drive in the state, a driver agrees to submit to a check of blood alcohol content whenever asked by a law enforcement officer. If you refuse to submit to a test, agree to be tested and register a BAC above the legal limit or are simply suspected of driving impaired, the officer will initiate paperwork for an implied consent license revocation.

You have the ability to petition the DOT and fight the suspension, but you have only 30 days from the date of your arrest to file the appropriate paperwork. Wilkin County DWI Attorney Jamison Cichosz provides complete DWI defense services, including help with your license. To see if your driving privileges can be saved, contact him now.

Note that Minnesota is a member of the Interstate Driver's License Compact. Information on your arrest for DWI and the status of your driver's license will be shared with the other states in the Compact. Ignoring the potential impact of a MN DWI or thinking that you will avoid penalties with an out-of-state license, can lead to an even worse situation. For more information and immediate help, call DWI Criminal Defense Lawyer Jamison Cichosz.

Wilkin County DWI Lawyer Jamison Cichosz is a partner with the law firm of Svingen, Karkela, Cline, Haugrud, Hunt, Larson & Jensen, PLLP. The full service law firm has an excellent reputation as trial lawyers. They are dedicated to providing clients with quality legal services, while still maintaining an accessible, down-to-earth attitude. You will receive sensible explanations of your legal issues and be kept informed throughout your case.

Attorney Jamison Cichosz has extensive experience defending clients against criminal charges. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of St. Thomas, and earned a Juris Doctorate from the University of North Dakota School of Law. Breckenridge DWI MN Lawyer Jamison Cichosz is admitted to practice law in all Minnesota courts, including the U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota. He is a member of the Otter Tail County Bar Association, the Minnesota State Bar Association and the American Bar Association.

Jamison Cichosz is a former City Prosecutor, member of the Fergus Falls City Council and a professor of Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure at the Minnesota State Community & Technical College.

For the best result following an arrest for DWI in Minnesota, you should seek professional help immediately. Wilkin County Minnesota DWI Lawyer Jamison Cichosz can help you. For a free consultation, fill out the form to the left or call (218) 736-5456.