Minnesota law provides for mandatory minimum sentences for certain DWI offenses. These mandatory minimum sentences become progressively more severe based on the number of prior DWIs a person has within the previous ten years. If convicted of one of these crimes it is very difficult for an unrepresented defendant to convince the court to deviate from these required minimum sentences. However, a skilled Minnesota DWI attorney can often negotiate a plea agreement which avoids the significant jail time and high fines which would otherwise be imposed.  The following is a listing of mandatory minimum sentences from least to most severe.

• 2 DWIs in 10 years: mandatory minimum sentence is 30 days incarceration, $900 fine.
• 3 DWIs in 10 years: mandatory minimum sentence is 90 days incarceration, $900 fine.
• 4 DWIs in 10 years: mandatory minimum sentence is 180 days of incarceration,$4200 fine.
• 5 DWIs in 10 years: mandatory minimum sentence is one year of incarceration, $4200 fine.

Don’t just give in, plead guilty, and allow a judge to sentence you with these severe sentences as a minimum. Hire an experienced Minnesota DWI attorney to defend your rights and prevent a DWI from ruining your life.

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