Minnesota DWI Cost Calculator (No DWAI Charge) 2026
Minnesota has no lesser DWAI charge to compare against, so this is the full cost of a single DWI charge: fines, attorney fees, the insurance increase, ignition interlock where required, and lost wages.
Your Minnesota DWI estimate will appear here
Answer the questions and press the button. You will get a low, typical and high figure, with each cost listed on its own line.
- Uses this state's own fines, suspension and interlock rules
- Market costs such as attorney fees are labelled as estimates
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Minnesota DWI FAQ
How much does a DWI cost in Minnesota?
Attorney fees for a first-offense DWI in Minnesota typically run $2,500 to $10,000 on our estimates, and the fine is $0 to $1,000 before court costs. Adding insurance, interlock, education, reinstatement and lost time from work, our calculator puts a typical first offense at about $16,987 (range $8,449 to $26,890) with its default answers; the median of our 50 state estimates is $17,615.
How long is your license suspended for a first DWI in Minnesota?
A first-offense DWI conviction in Minnesota carries a license suspension of 90 days. A hardship or restricted license may be available during this period.
Is an ignition interlock device required in Minnesota for a first DWI?
Not for a first offense. In Minnesota a first-offense interlock is optional: at a BAC of 0.16% or higher it is the only way to drive during the one-year revocation.
How long is SR-22 insurance required after a DWI in Minnesota?
Minnesota does not use SR-22 filings. You will need to maintain standard Minnesota auto insurance coverage.
Can a DWI be expunged in Minnesota?
Minnesota allows DWI expungement under certain conditions, typically after a waiting period of 2 years following completion of your sentence.
Minnesota DWI figures this calculator uses
- Lesser impaired-driving charge (DWAI)
- None in this state
- Fine, first DWI
- $0 to $1,000
Statutory figures were checked against Minnesota law (primary source) and last verified May 2026. Typical ranges are market estimates, not law; see our methodology.
Worked example
With the calculator's default answers (bac level at arrest: 0.09%; approximate annual income: $25,000 - $50,000):
| Cost | Typical |
|---|---|
| DWI Conviction - Estimated Total Cost | $16,837 |
| Estimated total (range $11,786 to $25,256) | $16,837 |
Change the answers in the calculator above to see your own estimate.
On our estimates, a typical first-offense DWI in Minnesota comes to about $16,987, the 30th highest of the 50 states. The median of our 50 state estimates is $17,615. These come from the total-cost calculator with its default answers, not from a national survey.
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