Minnesotas DWI Laws
Maury D. Beaulier
The terms DWI and DUI are synonymous and generally refer to the same offense. It is important to remember that a DWI offense is really two cases in one. There is a criminal case where the accused party faces jail time and fines. There is also a civil case which results in a license revocation or cancellation. This civil revocation is also referred to as an Implied Consent violation under the State's Implied Consent laws. Civil actions may also have additional potential penalties including plate impoundments, and even vehicle forfeitures for repeat offenders. Each part, the civil and criminal cases, have different prosecutors and different court procedures, although the defenses are often very similar. This means that even if you...
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