Twin Cities Attorney Representing People Charged With First-Offense DUI/DWI
A DUI/DWI arrest can be overwhelming, especially for first-time offenders. You may not have known you were over the limit and were forced to spend the night in jail.
At Barbosa Law Office, LLC, we aggressively defend people facing first-time DUI/DWI charges and protect their rights at every step in the legal process. We represent clients from Minnesota and other states who have been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs in Minnesota.
"I understand that this may be an embarrassing time for you. You may feel like others are passing judgment on you. Not me. I listen. I understand. I will work with the system to get you a fair and equitable sentence. Together, we will put your best face forward."
- Beth Barbosa, Attorney
No matter what your blood-alcohol concentration (BAC), we will seek to preserve your driving privileges, get your charges reduced or dismissed, minimize the negative consequences in your life, or fight for you in court.
The Range of Penalties for First-Offense DUI/DWI
If you are convicted of a first-offense DUI or fourth-degree DWI, the penalties can range from a fine and mandatory alcohol treatment to 90 days in jail and a 90-day driver's license suspension. The fines are increased if you had a high blood-alcohol concentration (BAC over .20), had a child in the vehicle, or refused to submit to required blood, breath or urine chemical testing.
Fighting to Reduce or Dismiss Your Charges
There is no mandatory minimum jail sentence for first-time drunk driving offenders. There are other options. We often have alcohol assessments done, because if we can show the court that you are not likely to re-offend, it may reduce your penalties. If alcohol treatment is appropriate for you, proactively seeking it out can also help your case.
If the arresting officers did not have probable cause to pull you over, or if the Breathalyzer test was not administered correctly, the state's case against you may be flawed. We will collect evidence of these problems and seek to have your charges dismissed.
Even if your situation looks hopeless, a skilled criminal defense lawyer may be able to improve your outcome. For example, in a case involving a high BAC (.20), which can result in up to a year in jail and a $3,000 fine, we were able to help our client obtain a reduced penalty of only a year of probation and two weeks of at-home arrest.
Contact the Barbosa Law Office
Contact Barbosa Law Office, LLC to talk about your situation and learn what we can do to improve your outlook. Call us now at 952.236.4081 for immediate assistance.
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