What to Expect From Your MN DWI Attorney (Explained)

If you find yourself at the mercy of the criminal justice system, charged with Drunk Driving, you probably already know you are in some pretty serious trouble. It’s not just the (all too often) mandatory jail that should scare you, but the mandatory fines and fees (typically approaching $1500) and the loss of driving privileges (up to 90 day driver’s license suspension on a first-time (misdemeanor) offense) that really adds insult to injury. If you find yourself charged with a Minnesota DWI you need to get a great Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney – but what should you expect from them? Hopefully after you read this post you’ll have a better idea of what we can do for you.

A Minnesota Drunk Driving Lawyer is Not a Miracle Worker
If you are hiring The Rolloff Law Office (or any --- ANY --- lawyer) to come in and represent you on your Drunk Driving arrest and you’re expecting to walk away, and you’re going to be disappointed if you don’t, you are setting yourself up for disappointment. I hate to say that, but it’s impossible to guarantee a victory when you are charged with a DWI. There are bunch of reasons why, but the first and foremost reason is that the deck is stacked against us from the get go.

Any experienced Minnesota DWI Lawyer that you talk to that tells you he’s won more cases than he has lost is either lying to you or he hasn’t had that many cases. These things are hard to win. The laws are set up against you. If you want a great outcome, you’ve got to be willing to fight.

Your DWI Lawyer Should Fight Hard for You
If I would ever find myself charged with a Minnesota DWI (and trust me when I say one never knows when something like this could happen – even if you’ve had nothing to drink) there is one thing I would want to from my lawyer – when the case is over, I want to feel like we gave it everything we had, that we tried our best to win.

Fighting a Minnesota Drunk Driving arrest is a lot like playing a game of basketball against a team that is allowed to play with 7 players to your 5 and has the rules set up so that every time you try anything it’s a foul and any time the other team throws up a shot it goes in the basket. Those are the kind of odds we’re facing. The only way to win in a situation like that is to put your head down and outwork and out hustle the other team. Having that kind of advantage makes you lazy and prone to mistakes. By fighting hard you can create and take advantage of some of those mistakes.

(Maybe you're asking how I know these things - well --- if you've read my bio you know that I cut my teeth on the other side of the aisle.  Yes --- you go with me, and you're hiring a Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney who learned the game from the inside - as a former prosecutor.) 

Who You Going to Call?

If you or someone you love needs help with a legal issue - like a Minnesota DWI - if you work with the Rolloff Law Office you'll be guaranteed unparalleled access to us, unparallelled effort, and unparalleled excellence. We fight the good fight. We go down swinging. We leave everything on the floor. If you need a Minnesota DWI attorney, please give us a call: (612) 234-1165

Will That Ticket Effect My Insurance Rates?

If you just got pulled over and were issued a ticket - after wondering "why me?" - your thoughts probably turned to the question of whether that citation will impact your insurance rates - right? The simple, short answer is YES.  But, as a Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney - I never accept simple answers.

Believe it or not, your driving record is almost as important as your credit report when it comes to saving money on car insurance. More often than not, when it comes time to renew your policy, your insurance provider (whether it's the one with the gecko, that aggressive/progressive woman Flo, that silly duck or whoever) will request a copy of your driving record to see if you have incurred any new moving violations. If you have - they're more apt to see you as a higher risk and in turn will probably adjust your rates accordingly.

More that Just a Fine

Everyone who has been issued a ticket understands that it is going to cost you something. However, if you believe that one citation will cost you just the fine, think again. Also, if you get more than one ticket - over a rather short period of time - that accumulation of infractions could cost you not only a lot of money but you could also lose your driver's license.  

What are the Costs?

Before you decide to put the pedal to the medal, you should first consider the total cost of getting caught for Speeding. In addition to the fines and assorted court costs and fees you'll be assessed, you may lose your insurance company's "good driver" discount and in-turn see your insurance rates go up - for several years. Or, even worse, your insurance provider may see fit to drop you all together - if you continue to pick up tickets.  In addition, getting a number of tickets, in a short period of time, could result in the government suspending your driver's license.

What Should You Do?

Some serious traffic violations are considered criminal charges in the State of Minnesota. Therefore, the best thing you can do if you get a  ticket for a violation like Extreme Speed, Reckless Driving, Careless Driving or Drunk Driving/DWI is to seek out an experienced Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney to evaluate the situation, explain your legal rights and to represent you in court.

An attorney may be able to help you get the ticket dropped or have your fine or other penalties reduced. He may also be able to help you to keep your driving record clean and your insurance rates low.  A lawyer could also assist you in keeping your driver's license and/or (in the worse case scenario) get your driving privileges back.

If you have been charged with Speeding, Careless or Reckless Driving or DWI - contact The Rolloff Law Office for a free evaluation of your case. The effort you put forth today could save you from a greater degree of misery in the future.