Minnesota DUI Defense Lawyer
If your DUI arrest occurred within 10 years of three or more prior offenses, you could be facing the severe charge of felony DUI. If you have a previous felony DUI on your record, subsequent DUI offenses will also fall under the felony category. The penalties for a felony DUI conviction are severe, making it crucial to have an experienced DUI defense attorney handling your case.
At Groshek Law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, attorney Christa Groshek defends individuals facing felony DUI charges in the Twin Cities. She works closely with her clients, seeking to minimize the complications from these serious charges. She also works with authorities to obtain evidence and reach negotiated outcomes, which may be result in a reduction of your charges and corresponding penalties.
Christa Groshek will make sure you meet all deadlines, including deadlines for filing an implied consent petition and petitioning for a temporary driver's license while your hearing or trial is pending. For a free, confidential consultation to discuss your legal options, call Groshek Law today at 612-424-5829 or toll free 888-721-1056.
Felony DUI Penalties
If convicted of felony DUI, you will be subjected to mandatory minimum sentencing which includes six months in the local workhouse and a state prison sentence. In the near future, the use of ignition interlock devices will increase, affecting your driving ability for months and even years after your felony conviction.
The Cutting Edge of DWI Defense
Christa Groshek strives to be on the cutting edge of technology and its effect on DUI defense. She is a member of the Source Code Coalition, a group of defense attorneys in Minnesota who banded together to obtain information on the reliability of the Intoxylizer 5000, which had been under suspicion for years as being unreliable. If your charges are based on breath test results, Christa will examine every aspect of your arrest and testing, seeking out any evidence that could be made invalid.
In addition to seeking ways to invalidate the evidence against you, she will make sure you are aware of all administrative hearings, filing deadlines and court requirements in order to ensure that you have the best chances of success.
Contact a Felony DUI Attorney
Contacting an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your rights. For a free consultation, contact Groshek Law today.
