The state of Minnesota wants people to know that their lives will change in a drastic manner if they decide to drive after ingesting alcohol. Minnesota residents who have experienced the consequences of a DWI arrest describe what life is like afterwards in an online video series from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety.
In the third video in the series, you will hear from a man who was arrested on a DWI charge. Subsequently, he was forced to spend a great deal of money on fees, spent time in jail and lost his ability to drive his vehicle.
He never thought that he would be arrested for driving while intoxicated. After working late one night, he decided to have a couple glasses of wine before going home. During the drive, he turned down the wrong street and was stopped by a police officer. Since this was the first time that he had ever been in trouble, he didn’t know what to expect and was concerned about what he would tell his wife.
The result of his DWI conviction was that he lost his license, and his wife had to drive him to work every day. His attorney’s fees cost him about $6,000. He spent about $600 to have his license re-instated. The whiskey plates he was required to have were $300, and his auto insurance increased to about $100 a month. Thus, the consequences are long-term.
Although it’s illegal to drive with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08 or higher in Minnesota, you can be arrested on a DWI charge if your blood alcohol content doesn’t reach that level. If you are a first-time offender, you are likely to suffer the following consequences:
If you or a loved one has been injured in a drunken driving accident, contact the personal injury attorneys at the law firm of Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben. Make sure that you have a lawyer on your side to help you protect your rights and interests. Call (612) 377-7777 or toll-free at 1-800-752-4265 for a free consultation today.
Related Links:
Minnesota DWI Confessions (Part 1 of 3)
Minnesota DWI Confessions (Part 2 of 3)