Minnehaha County South Dakota DWI Lawyers

The offense of drunk driving in South Dakota is called driving under the influence or DUI. In other states it is called driving while intoxicated or DWI. Both are generally defined as having a blood alcohol content above the legal limit of .08%, and the penalties are similar.

There are two unique aspects of South Dakota DWI law that can impact a motorist. It is possible to be arrested for driving while intoxicated in Minnehaha County with a BAC below the legal limit by simply showing signs of impairment of alcohol or drugs. South Dakota DWI can also be charged without driving. A motorist sitting in a driver's seat with the keys is considered to be in control of the vehicle.

Despite not being legally drunk or even driving, the charge of drunk driving can have serious penalties and long-term consequences.

It is important to remember that you still have rights under the law and the ability to challenge the charges filed against you. Having an experienced and qualified South Dakota DWI lawyer will ensure that your rights are protected and that you get the best possible outcome in your case.

The Minnehaha County South Dakota DWI Lawyers with the Schreiber Law Firm offer a drunk driving defense philosophy they call Xtreme Justice. Their knowledge of South Dakota DWI law and the DWI court system, use of creative defense strategies and experience with DWI defense can make a difference in your case.

For immediate help with a charge of driving while intoxicated in South Dakota, contact the Sioux Falls DWI Attorneys with The Schreiber Law Firm by calling (888) 703-2744 or filling out the consultation request form to the left.

The Schreiber Law Firm will review the specifics of your case, answer your questions and outline your legal options. There is no obligation and time is very important, so for the best result call now.

The State of South Dakota no longer has an Implied Consent law, which means you must submit to a chemical test to check your blood alcohol content if arrested on suspicion of DUI. That evidence can be used against you in a court proceeding. If you are found guilty of drunk driving in Minnehaha County, the state will seek to suspend your driver's license. The length of a license suspension depends on a number of factors, including a very high blood alcohol content at the time of arrest.

Obviously, having a qualified DUI attorney defend you could help you win your case and avoid loss of license. Even in a worse case scenario there are legal strategies that can be used to minimize the suspension or secure a driving permit for work. The Minnehaha County DWI Attorneys with the Schreiber Law Firm provide a complete defense effort that could help you retain your driving privileges. Call and ask them to start defending you now.

Most cases of drunk driving in South Dakota are filed as criminal misdemeanors. Even a first offense can result in fines, court costs, loss of license, loss of auto insurance that must be replaced with an expensive SR-22 policy, jail and community service. Following an alcohol assessment, you may be required to enroll in an alcohol treatment program.

The court will also look back ten years for any additional South Dakota DWI convictions. The penalties increase with each successive drunk driving offense, with the third considered a felony.

A DWI conviction could have potentially life-changing consequences. A criminal arrest record could make it difficult to find or keep a job and there can be restrictions on opening a credit account. A commercial driver could be kept from driving. Canada is more strictly enforcing its long-standing policy of denying entry to anyone with a criminal record.

Each case is different but it may be possible to have the charges against you reduced or the case dismissed. Errors in procedure can be made, blood testing equipment may not be properly maintained, evidence may be compromised and the prosecutor may not be able to prove impairment.

The Sioux Falls DWI Lawyers with the Schreiber Law Firm want to help you keep your record clean. Protect your future by calling them now.

The Minnehaha County South Dakota DWI Attorneys with the Schreiber Law Firm practice criminal law with a focus on drunk driving defense. They provide complete, high-quality legal services at cost effective rates. In addition to an experienced, professional defense strategy they offer personal service. They know an arrest for suspicion of South Dakota DWI can cause stress, and they will treat you with honesty, respect and confidentiality.

Principal of the Schreiber Law Firm, Brad Schreiber, received a degree in Criminal Justice from Huron College and earned a law degree from the University South Dakota Law School. As a former clerk for the South Dakota Supreme Court and a former police officer, Brad Schreiber has very unique insight into all aspects of a criminal case, especially a DWI.

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

To schedule a free consultation from the Minnehaha County DUI Lawyers with the Schreiber Law Firm fill out the form to the left or call (888) 703-2744. Time is important. If you want to save your license and get the best result from your DWI arrest, call now.