Minneapolis and St. Paul DWI/DUI and Test Refusal Attorney
If you have been charged with a DUI/DWI or a Test Refusal offense, you may be unsure whether you should hire a Minnesota DWI/DUI and Test Refusal Attorney. Brent Schafer will honestly and ethically answer all of your questions. Brent has represented hundreds of DWI/DUI and Test Refusal clients throughout the State of Minnesota. He has tried numerous cases to a jury verdict and countless evidentiary hearings and court trials before district court judges. Brent has represented clients in 58 of Minnesota's 82 counties.
Brent has been named a Minnesota Super Lawyer and a Minnesota Attorney of the Year in 2010. He was also presented the "Never Forgotten Award" by the Minnesota Innocence Project. Brent earned these awards through working hard for each of his clients. If you are charged with a DWI/DUI or Test Refusal, don't go it alone. Call 612-940-0129 or toll free at 1-877-880-9900 today for a free consultation regarding your case.
Most people believe that if you are arrested and charged with DWI/DUI or Test Refusal, you have no chance beating the charge and should just pled guilty. This is simply untrue. Brent has had numerous DWI/DUI and Test Refusal cases dismissed or reduced based upon an aggressive challenge to the procedures used by the police prior, during and after the arrest. Important questions are:
- Was there a legitimate reason for stopping your vehicle?
- Were you actually driving?
- Was there probable cause to arrest you for DWI/DUI?
- Were the tests given to you on the roadside administered properly?
- Did you get a chance to speak to a lawyer?
- Did you get enough time to speak with a lawyer?
- Was the blood/urine/breath test given to you accurate and administered properly?
- Did you consume alcohol or drugs after driving?
- Were you given an opportunity to get your own independent alcohol test?
- Did you actually refuse testing?
- If you refused testing, was there a reason?
These are only a few of the legal defenses available to a person charged with DWI/DUI or Test Refusal. Brent Schafer has litigated these and countless other legal issued over the past 13 years he has been a Minnesota DWI/DUI/Test Refusal Defense Attorney. A successful challenge to one of these issues can result in the dismissal of the charges or a significant reduction in the charges and penalties.
A person never believes they will be arrested/charged more than once for a DWI/DUI or Test Refusal offense. Unfortunately, this is simply not the case. Once you have an alcohol related conviction or license revocation on your driving record, you will get increased attention from a police officer following you on a highway or checking license plates in the parking lot of a restaurant or bar. A couple unexpected strong drinks poured during dinner can quickly lead to an alcohol concentration of .08 or greater. The DWI/DUI or Test Refusal charge that needs to be challenged is the one you face NOW!! Contact Brent Schafer for a free initial consultation today.
Brent Schafer is a former county prosecutor who has litigated hundreds of DWI/DUI and Test Refusal cases over the past 17 years. He brings the knowledge and experience of 17 years in the courtroom to each case. If you have been arrested or charged with a DWI/DUI or Test Refusal, call a Minnesota DWI/DUI and Test Refusal Lawyer today for a free initial telephone consultation. The Minnesota DWI/DUI or Test Refusal Attorney you choose to stand next to you is critical. Minnesota DWI/DUI and Test Refusal penalties have become harsh.
Minnesota has a felony level DWI/DUI and Test Refusal law that could result in a lengthy prison sentence. In fact, under some circumstances, a lengthy prison sentence is required. This is the case whether or not you are over the legal limit of .08 or refuse to provide a test. Even non-felony DWI/DUI and Refusal to Test offenders face mandated jail sentences of up to 90 days.
In additional to jail, fines, alcohol classes and probation, a Minnesota DWI/DUI or Test Refusal conviction will cause a loss of driving privileges and, in some cases, even forfeiture of your vehicle. This could happen even if the vehicle you were driving is not owned by you!!!
A repeat offender will also face the impoundment of the license plates on the vehicle that was driven during the offense and all other vehicles registered in that persons name, including vehicles jointly registered. This means that a spouse may have to drive with "whiskey" plates for a period of a year for an offense committed by the other spouse.
Every DWI/DUI or Test Refusal is serious and can have devastating immediate and future consequences. If you have questions or need advice on your DWI/DUI or Test Refusal case, call Schafer Law Firm today at 612-940-0129 or toll free at 1-877-880-9900. Free 24/7 consultation. Schafer Law Firm accepts all major Credit Cards and will be happy to discuss other payment options.
Have you been arrested and charged with a DWI.DUI or Test Refusal in Minnesota? If so, contact an experienced Minnesota DWI/DUI and Refusal To Test Lawyer today!
Brent Schafer has practiced for the last 13 years in the following counties: Hennepin County, Ramsey County, Washington County, Dakota County, Scott County, Anoka County, Isanti County, Pine County, Chisago County, Goodhue County, Winona County, Wabasha County, Rice County, Houston County, Olmsted County, Fillmore County, Mower County, Freeborn County, Martin County, Jackson County, Nobles County, Rock County, Pipestone County, Murray County, Cottonwood County, Dodge County, Steele County, Waseca County, Blue Earth County, Brown County, Redwood County, Nicollet County, Lyon County, Lincoln County, Yellow Medicine County, Renville County, Lac Qui Parle, Chippewa County, McLeod County, Carver County, Wright County, Meeker County, Kandiyohi County, Sherburne County, Benton County, Sterns County, Pope County, Douglas County, Grant County, Stevens County, Swift County, Big Stone County, Traverse County, Wilkin County, Otter Tail County Todd County, Morrison County, Mille Lacs County, Carlton County, Aitkin County, Crow Wing County, Sibley County, Wadena County, Cass County Hubbard County, Becker County, Clay County, Norman County, Cook County, Lake County, St. Louis, Itasca County, Koochiching County, Beltrami County, Lake of the Woods County, Mahnomen County, Roseau County, Kittson County, Marshall County, Polk County, Pennington County, Red Lake County, Kanabec County and Faribault County.
If you have been charged with a DWI/DUI or Test Refusal crime, Brent Schafer can answer your questions, prepare a thorough defense, and help ease your mind as your case moves through the complex legal system. Call 612-940-0129 or Toll Free at 1-877-880-9900 today for a free telephone consultation regarding your case.