Minnesota License Suspension & Revocation Lawyer

A Minnesota license suspension or revocation after a DWI or a serious traffic violation is handled in civil court, separate from the criminal case against you. That means you have two cases on your hands at once, and the clock on the civil side starts the day you are arrested. With the help of a qualified Minnesota driver's license suspension and revocation lawyer, you can fight both the criminal charge and the loss of your driving privileges, and you can win one even if you lose the other.

Charles Segal has the experience and commitment that you need in both cases. You have things to do, so the belief isn't that you should surrender your driver's license without fighting. With the right advocate in your corner, you can fight revocation and have a satisfactory outcome. Many people throughout the Twin Cities metro and surrounding Minnesota counties have successfully fought revocation and won.

Fast Action Against License Revocation

To fight license revocation or suspension, you have 30 days from the date of the notice of revocation to take action against the Commissioner of Public Safety. The date of a DWI arrest is considered the date of notice.

The most common mistake that people make when faced with license suspension or revocation is failing to request a judicial hearing within the 30-day timeframe. Mr. Segal can file this request for you so that action can be taken immediately.

Another matter that has to be addressed is that it's possible to win the criminal case by having charges dismissed but still lose your driver's license. This is due to both matters being handled in different courts. On the other hand, it's possible to be convicted of DWI and still get back your driver's license.

If your license is revoked, you could be looking at the following revocation periods if you don't fight back and win your case:

• 90 days to one year for a first offense, depending on blood alcohol concentration or if the revocation is due to sobriety test refusal.
• One year to two years for a second offense, depending on blood alcohol concentration or sobriety test refusal.
• Three years for the third offense.
• Four years for the fourth offense.
• Six years for the fifth offense.
• Drivers under 21 years of age lose their license for longer periods of time.

Offenders that have a blood alcohol concentration 0.16 or more may be required to install an ignition interlock device on their vehicles to regain their driving privileges.

The 30-Day Implied Consent Petition Deadline

Most Minnesota DWI license revocations are triggered by the state's implied consent law. When you drive on Minnesota roads, you have already agreed to chemical testing if you are lawfully arrested for DWI. If you test over the limit or refuse testing, the Commissioner of Public Safety revokes your license through a civil process that is completely separate from whether you are ever convicted of the crime.

To challenge that civil revocation, you must file a petition for judicial review within 30 days of receiving the notice. The date of the DWI arrest is treated as the date of notice. Miss that 30-day window and you generally lose the right to contest the revocation in court, no matter how strong your argument would have been. This is why the single most common and costly mistake is simply waiting too long before calling a lawyer.

A properly filed implied consent petition can challenge whether the stop was lawful, whether the testing was done correctly, and whether the officer followed the required procedures. Charles Segal can prepare and file this petition for you so the deadline is met and your challenge is preserved. If your license has already been revoked or suspended and you need it reinstated, Mr. Segal handles that process as well. Call 612-299-1110 as soon as you are arrested so the 30-day clock does not run out.

A Revocation And Suspension Attorney Who Fights For You

License revocation or suspension is something that must be taken very seriously. Charles Segal is a very experienced Minnesota driver's license revocation defense attorney, helping clients throughout the region with their DWI and license suspension and revocation cases.

Contact A Minnesota Driver's License Revocation Defense Attorney

Having your driver's license revoked can have serious consequences for you to deal with, especially since you need to drive to go to and from work, run errands, and take care of other important tasks. Fortunately, you can challenge license revocation so you can get your driving privileges restored, but you have to act quickly. To learn more about your rights and options, call Segal Defense, P.A. at 612-299-1110 to request a free consultation.