Q= What is meant by a DWI “Degree”?

Q= What is meant by a DWI “Degree”?

A= The exact DWI charge and the level of the offense, i.e., a misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor or felony. Current Minnesota DWI law criminalizes a DWI into the following Degrees:

v First Degree DWI (a felony, which is subject up to 7 years in prison and/or a fine of up to $14,000.00);

v Second Degree DWI (a gross misdemeanor, which is subject up to 1 year in jail and/or a $3,000.00 fine);

v Third Degree DWI (a gross misdemeanor, which is subject up to 1 year in jail and/or a $3,000.00 fine); and

v Fourth Degree DWI (a misdemeanor, which is subject up to 90 days in jail and/or $1,000.00)).

As with the length of the license revocation, the exact Degree of the criminal DWI charge depends on a number of factors, including your driving/criminal history and the specific facts of your case.

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