Arrested for a DWI in White Bear and Ramsey County? Your Defense Starts Here
A DWI arrest in White Bear can put everything on the line — your license, your job, your freedom, and your reputation. Ramsey County prosecutors are known for pursuing maximum penalties, and without a strong defense, you could face lasting consequences.
Jack Rice is a Super Lawyer, honored as one of the Best Lawyers in Minnesota, and a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist. He’s also a former prosecutor with decades of courtroom experience and has defended thousands of DWI cases across Ramsey County, including many in White Bear. Contact Jack Rice Defense for a free confidential consultation at 651-447-7650 or 612-227-1339.
“A DWI can happen to anybody and the police are out hunting everyday. They can get you for being under the influence or even if you aren’t under the influence but have a certain BAC number.”
Misdemeanor DWI in White Bear
Applies if BAC is below 0.16% or you are impaired without regard to BAC.
Possible penalties include:
Up to 90 days in jail
Fines up to $1,000
90-day loss of driving privileges
License restrictions
Chemical dependency evaluation
Court-ordered treatment
MADD Victim Impact Panel
Gross Misdemeanor DWI in White Bear
Charged when:
BAC 0.16% or higher
Refusal to submit to a test
Child in the vehicle
Prior DWI within 10 years
Minor bodily harm caused while impaired
Possible penalties include:
Up to 1 year in jail
Mandatory minimum sentencing
Fines up to $3,000
One-year license suspension
Ignition interlock requirements
License plate impoundment
Vehicle forfeiture
Chemical dependency evaluation and treatment
MADD Victim Impact Panel
Felony DWI in White Bear
Applies when:
Three or more DWIs/revocations in 10 years
Prior felony DWI conviction
Serious injury or death caused while impaired
Possible penalties include:
Up to 7 years in prison
Mandatory minimum prison time
Fines up to $14,000
Permanent or long-term license loss
License plate impoundment
Vehicle forfeiture
Ignition interlock for reinstatement
Chemical dependency evaluation and treatment
MADD Victim Impact Panel
“A more recent phenomenon here in White Bear is being arrested for being under the influence of THC. The law is strange and there is a lot of junk science involved.”
If you’re facing a DWI in White Bear, you need a lawyer who knows Ramsey County inside and out.
Call Jack Rice Defense at 651-447-7650 or 612-227-1339 for your free, confidential consultation.
