Rochester Minnesota License Revocation Lawyer

Non-DUI License Revocation Attorney Minnesota

In addition to license revocation that stems from a DUI, there are other scenarios in which the Minnesota Department of Public Safety will revoke or suspend a person’s driver’s license. If you have questions about your reinstating your license in Minnesota, please contact our Rochester Minnesota Criminal Defense attorney(LINK), to see how we can help.

Non-DUI License Suspensions and Revocations

The following is a list of the most common timeframes for non-DUI license revocation/suspension in the State of Minnesota.

CONVICTION FOR: Criminal Vehicular Operation Fleeing a Police Officer Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle Felony Involving Motor Vehicle Leaving the Scene of an Accident Perjury or False Statement	REVOCATION TIME:  Three- to five-year revocation Ninety-day to one-year revocation Six-month revocation Six-month revocation Six-month to one-year revocation 180-day revocation

Multiple Offense Revocations

CONVICTION FOR: Three offenses in twelve months Four offenses in twelve months Five or more offenses in twelve months	REVOCATION TIME:  Thirty-day revocation Ninety-day revocation One-year revocation

Failure to Maintain Proof of Insurance

CONVICTION FOR: No other violations One other violation Two other violations Three or more other violations Offense Resulting in Fatality	REVOCATION / SUSPENSION TIME: Thirty-day revocation Sixty-day revocation 180-day revocation One-year revocation 180-day suspension

Habitual Offender

CONVICTION FOR: Four or five offenses in 12 months Five offenses in 24 months Six offenses in 24 months Seven offenses in 24 months Eight or more offenses in 24 months Unlawful or Fraudulent Use of Driver's License Driving While License Revoked or Suspended	SUSPENSION TIME: Thirty-day revocation Thirty-day suspension Ninety-day suspension 180-day suspension One-year suspension 90- to 180-day suspension Thirty-days to one-year suspension

Reinstatement Requirements

• Suspension                    $20.00 fee
• Revocation                    $30.00-$260.00 fee, reapply for license, written and road tests

How Long are Driving Records Kept

CONVICTION FOR: Moving Violations DUI – First conviction DUI – Subsequent convictions DUI - DL Class A or B Driving While Suspended Driving While Revoked	LENGTH RECORDS ARE KEPT: Five years minimum Fifteen years minimum Retained indefinitely Retained indefinitely Five years minimum Ten years minimum

The following convictions are not listed on the driving record: 

• ten mph over limit in 55 mph zone or five mph over limit in 60 mph zone, if on interstate; 
• certain non-moving violations as determined by statute and regulations;

For DUI related suspension times please click here.

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Keep in mind that a revocation or a suspension is a civil penalty and separate from your criminal charge. Before pleading to the criminal complaint, you should be aware of what your civil penalties for doing so will be. A dedicated criminal attorney can help you with these issues. We always offer free initial consultations to our clients. Call 507.206.6020 or complete our free case evaluation form.