Under the Minnesota Implied Consent Law, drivers lose their driving privileges for various time periods and may have to participate in the Ignition Interlock Program as a consequence of driving while impaired. Participation requires drivers to install a device in their vehicle that measures their alcohol concentration every time they drive. You can read more about the program at https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs/programs/mn-ignition-interlock/Pages/default.aspx.
Challenging criminal charges is not enough to protect your driving privileges. Many people are surprised to learn that they may lose their driving privileges even if they are acquitted of criminal DWI charges. Regardless of a criminal conviction, driving privileges may be revoked following a breath, blood, or urine test result indicating an alcohol concentration over .08. In addition, driving privileges can be revoked when a driver is arrested for DWI and refuses to provide a test. Revocations can be used to enhance penalties following a future DWI criminal conviction or revocation. Accordingly, when faced with a DWI, a driver should consider initiating a civil proceeding challenging the license revocation in addition to addressing the criminal charges.
An experienced attorney can help guide you address the criminal and civil proceedings following a DWI arrest.