Facing DWI Charges in Little Canada and Ramsey County? Protect Your Future
In Little Canada and throughout Ramsey County, police and prosecutors treat DWI charges as a top priority. A conviction can bring jail time, heavy fines, license loss, and long-term consequences for your career and personal life.
Jack Rice is a Super Lawyer, named one of the Best Lawyers in Minnesota, and a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist. As a former prosecutor with decades of experience, he knows exactly how DWI cases are built — and how to defend against them. He has handled hundreds of DWI cases in Little Canada and Ramsey County courts. Contact Jack Rice Defense for a free confidential consultation at 651-447-7650 or 612-227-1339.
“We’ve been handling DWIs in Little Canada the rest of Ramsey County since the 1990s. Give us a call for a free confidential consultation.”
Misdemeanor DWI in Little Canada
Applies if BAC is under 0.16% or if you are impaired regardless of BAC.
Possible penalties include:
Up to 90 days in jail
Fines up to $1,000
90-day license suspension
License restrictions
Chemical dependency evaluation
Treatment program
MADD Victim Impact Panel
Gross Misdemeanor DWI in Little Canada
Charged if:
BAC 0.16% or higher
Refusal to take a chemical test
A child is in the vehicle
You have a prior DWI within 10 years
You cause minor bodily harm to another person
Possible penalties include:
Up to 1 year in jail
Mandatory minimum sentencing
Fines up to $3,000
One-year loss of driving privileges
Ignition interlock device
License plate impoundment
Vehicle forfeiture
Chemical dependency evaluation and treatment
MADD Victim Impact Panel
Felony DWI in Little Canada
Applies when:
Three or more DWIs/revocations in the last 10 years
A prior felony DWI conviction
Serious injury or death caused while impaired
Possible penalties include:
Up to 7 years in prison
Mandatory minimum sentencing
Fines up to $14,000
Long-term or permanent license loss
License plate impoundment
Vehicle forfeiture
Ignition interlock for reinstatement
Chemical dependency evaluation and treatment
MADD Victim Impact Panel
“We have extensive training through the National College of DUI Defense and Jack is also a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist. Less than 3% of all Defense Attorneys have this designation.”
Little Canada DWI cases move fast — you need a defense strategy now. Don’t do this alone. Make sure there is somebody in your corner. Contact Jack Rice Defense for a free, confidential consultation at 651-447-7650 or 612-227-1339.

