Minnesota DWI Felony vs. Misdemeanor Calculator 2026
State-specific DWI cost estimates for Minnesota, including fines, attorney fees, the insurance increase, ignition interlock, and more.
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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
- Felony at offense number
- 4
- Lookback period for prior offenses
- 10 years
- Fine, third DWI
- $0 to $3,000
- High-BAC penalty tier
- 0.16% and above
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 (offense number: First offense; bac level at arrest: 0.10%; aggravating factors present: None):
| Cost | Typical |
|---|---|
| Misdemeanor Defense Attorney Fees | $6,250 |
| Misdemeanor Fines and Court Costs | $1,100 |
| Estimated total (range $2,920 to $11,720) | $7,350 |
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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