Legal Question in DUI Law in Minnesota

Driving After Revocation

I was 16 in Oct 07 when got a DWI.

I thought that I would get my license

back after 6 months just like

everyone else that gets a DWI. Last

month I got a parking ticket at my

school. My school found out my

license was revoked. They called two

officers who set me up so when I left

school, two officers would leave at

the same time going opposite

directions, that way no matter where

I went there would be someone

there to pull me over.

Before I gave the officer my license

and insurance he told me he knew

my license was revoked because the

school called him. I now have an

arraignment hearing on my 18th

birthday next week for driving after

revocation. Is there any way I can

get around this? Especially since I

was never informed that in order to

get my license back I have to retake

30 hours of drivers education, 6

hours of behind the wheel, get my

permit again and pay the

reinstatement fee and DWI test.

What is the worst punishment that I

could get for driving after revocation?

Will I get charged as a minor because

I was 17 when I got pulled over, or

an adult because it'll be my 18th

birthday?


Asked on 4/11/09, 3:23 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Thomas C. Gallagher Gallagher Criminal Defense

Re: Driving After Revocation - juv

It is difficult to know what the best legal defense might be in your case without being the lawyer on the case, and reviewing all information. A typical goal would be to avoid a conviction for DAR, which would trigger yet another period or license revocation. Getting your license vaild agian would help. Having a lawyer would help.

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Answered on 4/15/09, 5:00 pm
Maury Beaulier612.240.8005 Minnesota Lawyers

Re: Driving After Revocation

Certainly there are ways to negotiate a resolution that avoids jail time, community service and, consequently, prevents another revocation of your license based on the new charge. The best defense is often an aggressive offense. That means carefully reviewing police reports to determine potential challenges, particularly things like the reasonable suspicion to stop your vehicle.

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Answered on 4/11/09, 6:07 pm


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