The Stakes Are Higher If You Have A Prior DUI On Your Record
Repeat DUI offenses are dealt with harshly. If you have one or more previous convictions for drunk driving, you are more likely to get jail time and the rest of the consequences are enhanced, including longer suspension of your driver’s license.
Dusek Law provides the skilled defense you need to avoid or minimize the penalties for a repeat DUI/DWI. Attorney David Dusek has special training in DUI defense and has represented hundreds of people in North Dakota and Minnesota. He understands that your freedom, your driving privileges and your livelihood are on the line.
Penalties For Repeat DUI In North Dakota
In North Dakota, a second DUI is punishable by 10 to 20 days in jail, a $1,5000 fine, license revocation for 365 days and mandatory participation in the 24/7 Sobriety Program. You may be subjected to daily alcohol testing, with a failed test resulting in being taken to jail for up to 24 hours.
A third offense within seven years carries up to 120 days in jail, a $2,000 fine and a three-year license suspension. A fourth DUI is a felony in North Dakota, punishable by up to a year and one day in jail, plus license revocation and two years of probation.
Penalties For Repeat DWI Offenses In Minnesota
In Minnesota, a second DWI within 10 years is punishable by 90 days in jail and fines up to $3,000. If blood-alcohol content (BAC) is .20 or greater, the maximum jail time is one year. Your driving privileges will be suspended for one year unless you qualify for an ignition interlock and restricted license.
A third DWI carries drastic penalties that may include up to one year in jail, license revocation, vehicle forfeiture and three years of ignition interlock (if you enter substance abuse treatment). A fourth DWI is a felony punishable by up to seven years in prison.
Experienced Defense For Subsequent DUI Charges
Even if several years passed since your previous DUI/DWI, the law treats it like it happened yesterday. At Dusek Law, we approach your recent arrest on its own merits. Our mindset is to get charges dismissed or reduced if at all possible. David Dusek is a proven criminal defense trial lawyer who knows how to challenge the evidence and the circumstances of the traffic stop that leads to arrest. If he cannot obtain a dismissal, he will fight for you in court or negotiate a favorable resolution that spares you from the harshest consequences. He has successfully challenged second, third and fourth offenses in both states.
Contact Us Immediately For Help
Dusek Law offers free consultations, and we are available when you need us. Contact us online or call us at 701-639-7744 to speak with our DUI/DWI attorney. We have offices in Grand Forks, East Grand Forks and Minot.