Minneapolis DWI Lawyer

St. Paul DUI Attorney

A charge of driving while intoxicated not only impacts your ability to drive your vehicle, it often impacts your job, your family and your reputation. One of the most important things you can do to protect yourself after being pulled over for DWI is to contact an experienced defense attorney.

At Groshek Law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Attorney Christa Groshek defends individuals charged with DUI/DWI. She works with the authorities to obtain evidence and, in some cases, may be able to reduce the charges or penalties associated with a drunk driving charge.

Contacting an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your rights.

Minnesota has enacted an “implied consent law” which means that any person who drives a motor vehicle in the state automatically consents to a breath, blood, or urine test to determine if they are under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The test given at the time you are pulled over is called a “preliminary breath test” (PBT) and you must comply with this test. However, an additional test is also administered once you are taken into custody. This test is called an “evidentiary test” and, although you must comply, you have the right to contact a lawyer before you submit to the test.

Attorney Groshek strives to be on the cutting edge of technology and its effect on defense for her clients. For many years, criminal defense attorneys suspected that the Intoxilyzer 5000, the machine used to analyze Blood Alcohol Content, does not produce accurate results. In particular, defense attorneys believe that problems exist in the programming of the machine which cause it to produce inaccurate results. Defense attorneys have sought access to the main programming of the machine called the Source Code. After a battle in federal court, CMI, (manufacture of the Intoxilyzer 5000), was ordered to produce this information to defense attorney experts for examination. Attorneys across Minnesota banded together to fund these experts. They formed the Source Code Coalition. Ms. Groshek is a member of the Coalition. Experts have been retained to examine the Source Code and defense attorneys have consolidated their cases for a mass hearing in June. If you have been arrested for DWI and you were given a breath test, you must contact experienced DWI defense attorney Christa Groshek to make sure your rights are vindicated.

If you test positive for driving under the influence, the ramifications to your ability to drive can become effective immediately. In most cases, you will be given a 7-day temporary license to drive before the withdrawal of your license. Once your license has been withdrawn you could face license suspension anywhere from 90 days to permanent cancellation, depending upon the circumstances of your case.

Understanding DUI/DWI administrative procedures, and your right to an attorney, can be crucial to your DWI/DUI case. Attorney Christa Groshek will ensure that you are aware of all administrative hearings, filing deadlines and court requirements so that you have the best chances of success under the circumstances of your DWI case.

If you have been charged with a DWI/DUI please contact Groshek Law as soon as possible to schedule a free initial consultation with an experienced criminal defense lawyer.