Defense for Driving Under the Influence in Minnesota
After being stopped and arrested for a DUI or DWI in the Twin Cities or the state of Minnesota, you are likely to have many questions about what will happen next and what you can do to protect your rights.
- How can I prevent the forfeiture of my vehicle or the property in my vehicle?
- Will I lose my driver's license?
- Will I have to go to jail?
At the Flanagan Law Office, attorney Patrick W. Flanagan can help you answer these and other questions after a drunk driving arrest. He will also provide honest advice about your defense options and your chances of success in the criminal process.
Since 1993, Mr. Flanagan has practiced criminal law in Minnesota and understands how to present an effective defense in DUI and other criminal defense cases. The sooner that you contact a lawyer, the more that can be done in your case.
Contact the firm in Fridley, Minnesota, to schedule a free initial consultation and to learn more about your rights.
Important Aspects of DUI Defense
There are many things for a DUI attorney to look at after a police stop and arrest that can be used to build a strong defense.
Was the police stop valid? Police officers must have probable cause to pull someone over and arrests can be challenged when stops are invalid. Police officers must also read suspects their Miranda rights during DUI arrests and the failure to read these rights properly is also grounds for challenges to the legality of the arrests.
Were any field sobriety and/or chemical tests properly administered? Police officers often rely upon field sobriety tests and chemical tests, including breathalyzer tests, to determine a suspect's Blood Alcohol Content (BAC). Breathalyzer machines and other testing machines must be calibrated and maintained properly and other tests must be given in the proper manner. Otherwise, results of these tests may be thrown out and not used to secure a conviction in court.
At the Flanagan Law Office, the firm also recognizes that many clients who are arrested for DUIs often need help. For some clients, attorney Patrick Flanagan will help get them into treatment programs or participate in chemical dependency evaluations. While he will always follow the clients' wishes and will conduct a thorough defense, the firm is also concerned with the well being the clients who come to us for assistance.
Contact the Flanagan Law Office
If you have been stopped and arrested for a DUI in Minnesota, contact the Flanagan Law Office to schedule an appointment for a free initial consultation. Get the help you need by calling a lawyer in the Twin Cities metro area at 763-786-5324 or 651-323-2495.
