DWI Laws - What is Prohibited by Minnesota Law?
Drunk Driving, Minnesota  DWI

Minnesota's DWI Law states that it is a crime:

1. to drive, operate or be in control of any motor vehicle  (any vehicle including a lawnmower) anywhere in the state (not just on road) while:
• under the influence of alcohol , a controlled substance, or (knowingly) a hazardous substance, or any combination of these;
• having an alcohol concentration (AC) of .08  (.08 means .08 percent of alcohol concentration, which is 8/10,000ths by volume) or more at the time, or within two hours, of driving, operating or controlling a motor vehicle;
• having  any amount or the metabolites of a schedule I or II controlled substance, other than marijuana, in the body; or
• if the vehicle is a commercial vehicle having an alcohol concentration of .04 or more at the time, or within two hours or the time of the driving conduct; or
2. to refuse to submit to a chemical test of the person's blood, breath or urine under Minnesota Statutes ,section 169A.52 which the Implied Consent Law.

1. No aggravating factors: 4th Degree DWI, misdemeanor (maximum penalties of $1,000 fine and 90 days in jail);
2. One aggravating factor: 3rd Degree DWI, gross misdemeanor (maximum penalties of $3000 fine  and one year in jail);
3. Two aggravating factors:  gross misdemeanor (maximum penalties of $3000 fine  and one year in jail)
4. Three or more aggravating factors: felony (maximum penalties: seven years incarceration in prison and a $14,000 fine).

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