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DWI - Alcohol and Drug Related Traffic Offenses |
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A DWI in the State of Minnesota is a serious crime that requires an aggressive and knowledgeable lawyer.
Drunk driving involves the act of operating and/or driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs to the degree that mental and motor skills are impaired. DWI laws also apply to recreational vehicles including boats, all-terrain vehicles and the piloting of an airplane.
Many judges will place even a first-time offender in jail. There are increased penalties for repeat offenders and even first-time offenders who test .20 or more or who have a child under 16 in the vehicle. There are tough, mandatory jail terms even for persons convicted on a Second DWI.
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Top Rated By Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review |
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The Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings help in-house counsel and other sophisticated buyers of legal services identify, evaluate and select the most appropriate lawyer for a specific task at hand. Lawyer Ratings serve as an objective indicator that a lawyer has the highest ethical standards and professional ability and are used by buyers of legal services to justify their hiring decisions.
Paul Ahern Peer Review by Marindale-Hubbell |
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Though the majority of Mr. Ahern's clients reside in the Twin Cities, his practice is statewide. He has represented clients from Hibbing to Worthington, from Marshall to Wabasha. In 1983, he worked for District Judges in Southwestern Minnesota's 5th Judicial District. Then he worked as Assistant Benton County Attorney (Benton County covers the eastern side of St. Cloud and stretches eastward to its border with Milles Lacs County) As a former resident of rural Minnesota during the early part of his legal career, he encourages "outstate" clients to contact him. He does not charge more for cases within 70 miles of his office in Minnetonka. If a case is within 160 miles, then a nominal $200 is added. The maximum to compensate for travel is $500. |
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Paul Ahern Over 25 Years of Legal Experience |
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Paul B. Ahern has been practicing law since 1983 when he was admitted to the Minnesota Bar. In 1987, he was admitted to the U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota. Mr. Ahern is a member of the Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice; the Criminal Section of the Minnesota Bar Association; and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
At the begining of his career, Mr. Ahern worked as a City Prosecutor and Assistant County Attorney learning the process from the inside. Over the past 17 years, he has worked as a defense attorney helping clients achieve the very best outcome in the criminal justice system.
Working with individuals with driving offenses including DWI/DUI has been his focus and is his expertise.
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Communications with you, my client, is very important to me. As an experienced lawyer, I recognize that this is an especially challenginging time for you and you need to know I will be responsive. You will likely have a lot of questions and concerns throughout the process. We will have open channels for direct and responsive communications. |
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Minnesota's DWI laws can be harsh including mandatory jail sentences, mandatory treatment dictated by probation officers, fines, civil penalties, license revocations and more. Under many circumstances, the police will sieze your car, your boat, your RV, or other vehicle. Get the legal help you need from only an experienced DWI lawyer. Call me immediately. The phone call is FREE and there is no commitment.
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3 Questions to ask before you hire your attorney |
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1- Does your fee include challenging the license revocation in court? That means an implied consent case started with a Petition for Judicial Review.
My Response: Yes, I will challenge it. Your license revocation can be used for purposes of higher insurance costs, motor vehicle forfeitures and increased future penalties. You have a thirty day time limit to have your lawyer challenge the revocation. It is important to act promptly in hiring a lawyer. Don’t wait a month or more or until your first court date to contact an attorney.
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Serving the Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota |
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Mr. Ahern represents clients throughout the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, surrounding areas in Anoka County, Hennepin County, Ramsey County, Dakota County, Sherburne County, Wright County, Washington County and greater Minnesota.
Paul B. Ahern is experienced representing individuals outside of the Twin Cities. Indeed, his first job was working for the judges in the 5th Judicial District (Based in Marshall covering an area from New Ulm south to Windom and all the way to the South Dakota Border). Next, he served as Assistant County Attorney in Benton County covering the eastern side of St. Cloud, Sauk Rapids, Sartell, Foley, etc. During the last three decades, he has defended cases from Worthington to Wabasha to Grand Rapids to Detroit Lakes and most places in between. |
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