Minnesota DWI Costs (2026)
State-specific DWI cost calculators, law summaries, and guides for Minnesota.
Calculate your Minnesota DWI costOn our estimates, a typical first-offense DWI in Minnesota costs about $16,987, the 30th highest of the 50 states (median of our state estimates: $17,615). Use the calculators below for your own situation.
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How much does a DWI cost in Minnesota?
Add up the fine ($0-$1,000), attorney fees (our estimate: $2,500-$10,000), insurance, ignition interlock, education, reinstatement and time off work, and our calculator puts a typical first-offense DWI in Minnesota at about $16,987, within a range of $8,449 to $26,890, using its default answers. Use the calculator for an estimate based on your own situation.
What is the legal DWI term in Minnesota?
Minnesota uses the term "DWI" for impaired driving offenses. The legal BAC limit is 0.08% for adults, with enhanced penalties at 0.16% BAC.
How long is your license suspended for a first DWI in Minnesota?
A first-offense DWI in Minnesota carries a license suspension of 90 days, and a second offense carries a license suspension of 1 year (365 days). Whether you can keep driving on a restricted license during that time is covered below.
Is an ignition interlock device required in Minnesota?
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. We estimate the monthly cost at about $100.
Does Minnesota require SR-22 insurance after a DWI?
Minnesota does not use SR-22 filings, so no separate SR-22 certificate is required. Your insurer can still raise your premium after a conviction.
When does a DWI become a felony in Minnesota?
In Minnesota, a DWI becomes a felony on the fourth offense within 10 years. Other factors, such as an injury, can also change how a case is charged; an attorney can tell you how they apply in Minnesota.
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.
How long do you have to request a license hearing after a DWI arrest in Minnesota?
In Minnesota, you have 60 days from when you receive the suspension notice to ask a court to review the license suspension (Minn. Stat. § 169A.53, subd. 2). The notice you received at arrest gives the exact date.
How long does Minnesota have to charge you with a DWI?
In Minnesota, the state generally must file DWI charges within 3 years of the alleged offense. This deadline reflects a first-offense misdemeanor DWI; felony cases can carry a different filing window. If you are charged, an attorney can confirm how the deadline applies to your case.
Can you get a hardship or restricted license after a DWI in Minnesota?
Minnesota generally offers a hardship or restricted license that can let you keep driving for work, school, or treatment during part of a DWI suspension. Eligibility and conditions depend on your offense level and the court, so confirm the current rules for your situation.
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