Bail For Dui In Minnesota
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Minnesota Statute 169A. 44 sets maximum bail for a non-felony DWI at $12,000.00.
Despite the severity rising with each additional aggravating factor, there is no mandatory jail time penalty for your first DUI. With that being said, the more serious the case, the more likely the State will seek jail or a jail alternative, such as house arrest or community work service, in plea negotiations.
Judges consider 13 specific factors when choosing conditions of release. Those conditions include the nature of the crime charged, the person's ties to the community, the person's financial resources, and the safety of others.
There are two ways you could see your case dismissed if you have been charged with a DWI in Minnesota. First, the prosecutor could opt to dismiss your case before it ever goes to trial. Second, the court could grant your motion to dismiss the case based on your defense strategy.
The maximum mandatory bail for a 3rd or 2nd Degree DWI is $12,000.00. There is no maximum amount for a 1st Degree DWI – though, it can get into six-figures, depending on the circumstances, and conditions of release are also required (see below).
The Right to Dismiss a DWI Case in Minnesota First, the prosecutor could opt to dismiss your case before it ever goes to trial. Second, the court could grant your motion to dismiss the case based on your defense strategy. The right to dismiss a DWI is limited to the prosecutor and the judge.
It is possible for a first-time DUI case to be dismissed, but that will require the help of an experienced criminal defense attorney who can research the facts of the case before forming a legal strategy to have the charges dropped.
