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.

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