St. Paul Criminal Defense Attorney
 
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Murad Mohammad
Justin Schiks
Imani Jaafar-Mohammad
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Understanding the DWI process

Individuals will be required to follow the DWI process if they are charged with a DWI in Minnesota. You need to retain legal representation and advice of a St. Paul criminal defense lawyer if you have been charged with a DWI. There are multiple steps that must be followed if any individual wishes to defend their DWI charge. Mohammad, Schiks and Jaafar, P.A. is prepared to take legal action on your behalf and fight aggressively for your rights, freedom and best interests in court.

The DWI Process

There are essentially five steps in the DWI process:

  • Release from the custody of law enforcement-you will be released from custody, sometimes on bail. Their release and the amount of money required will vary based on the circumstances of the charge.
  • Arraignment-this is the first court hearing and a judge will read your charges. You will have the option of pleading guilty or not guilty, and upon a not guilty charge a pre-trial conference will be scheduled.
  • Pre-trial conference or hearing-the judge will be updated on any advancement in the case and the prosecuting attorney may offer you a plea agreement. After careful consultation with the firm, you may choose to either accept or reject the plea agreement. If rejected, the case will move on to court.
  • Pre-trial motions-the law firm will have the opportunity to refute any evidence, question various police or law enforcement officers and file any motions. Any evidence that is successfully suppressed will not be allowed in court.
  • Trial-your case will be heard in front of 6 jurors in court of law.

The law firm is prepared to defend your DWI charge aggressively. The consequences for any DWI charge are very serious and can result in lifelong difficulties with regard to employment and other crucial issues. Punishments can include: jail or prison sentences, expensive fines, mandatory counseling, vehicle forfeiture, license suspension and permanent black mark on your record. You need act quickly and contact the law firm as soon as possible. They have helped many people reduce their charges and stay out of jail. They will review every detail of your charge and work hard to obtain supporting evidence for you case. You can count on the legal team at the firm to dedicate all of their legal resources and experience to your cause.

Contact a St. Paul DWI lawyer right away if you have been charged with a DWI.