Expert DWI 2nd Degree Defense in Minneapolis

For an individual to be charged with a second-degree DWI, they must either have two prior DWI convictions or driver license revocations in the past 10 years and tested over .08% blood alcohol content (BAC) or have a current charge of DWI on their record.

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Another way that an individual would be charged is if they had two or more additional aggravating factors present in their offense, regardless of their previous record. These aggravating factors include:

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• A child in the automobile at the time of arrest

• Within two hours of the incident, blood alcohol content (BAC) test results of .2 percent or higher

• A refusal to participate in chemical testing

• A DWI conviction or alcohol-related incident (including license revocation) in the past 10 years of the incident presently at hand

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These are very serious offenses and are treated harshly under state law. In the case of a second-degree DWI, the offense is at the level of a gross misdemeanor. In addition to the previously listed repercussions, alcohol counseling and an extensive period of probation will likely be part of the punishment in a conviction.