Fourth-Degree DWI Lawyer in Minnesota
A first DWI arrest can be disruptive even when the charge is fourth-degree DWI. Martin S. Azarian represents clients facing Minnesota DWI charges and provides an early, fact-specific review of the stop, testing, license consequences, and criminal case.
What Is Fourth-Degree DWI?
Under Minn. Stat. § 169A.20, a DWI can involve driving, operating, or being in physical control of a motor vehicle while impaired, with a prohibited alcohol concentration, or under other listed circumstances. Under Minn. Stat. § 169A.27, a violation of the DWI crime statute is fourth-degree DWI when no aggravating factor is present; the offense is a misdemeanor.
Why the Details of the Stop and Test Matter
A DWI case can involve separate criminal and driving-privilege issues. The facts may include the basis for a traffic stop, field-sobriety testing, a chemical test, the timeline, and police observations. Minnesota law defines aggravating factors, including certain prior impaired-driving incidents, an alcohol concentration of 0.16 or more, and a qualifying child passenger, in Minn. Stat. § 169A.03.
Talk With a Minnesota DWI Attorney Promptly
Do not treat a first DWI as routine. Martin S. Azarian can review the available evidence and explain the process in the context of your circumstances. Related resources include third-degree DWI defense, second-degree DWI defense, and out-of-state DWI issues.
Call Martin S. Azarian at (612) 343-9000 for a confidential consultation.
This page is general information, not legal advice. A DWI classification and potential consequences depend on the facts and applicable law.