Saturday, May 19, 2012

DWI? DEFENDING YOU!

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Arrested? Now What?
DWI | DUI? What You Must Know
Your Rights
24/7 Criminal Defense
DWI | DUI Basics
Client Based Practice
Testimonials | Clients
Arrested? Now What? In a perfect world, if you have been arrested and are currently in jail you would be reading this. In reality, however, if you are reading this you have already been arrested and released from jail (either on your own personal recognizance or via a set amount of bail and/or conditions of release), or just issued a ticket ("citation") without being held in jail for any amount of time. Read the Full Story
DWI | DUI? What You Must Know
Driving While Impaired (DWI | DUI), whether under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance (drug), is a criminal offense in all 50 states, including Minnesota. Several chemical tests are in use today to determine if a driver’s Alcohol Concentration (AC) is at or over the per se legal limit of 0.08% and/or if a driver is under the influence of a drug. Read the Full Story
Your Rights Each and every person who is charged with a crime (that is, who is subject to the loss of freedom via jail or prison time) has the right to hire a Minnesota criminal defense attorney of their own choosing. As a competent, experienced and zealous Minnesota criminal defense attorney, I will not only fight for and protect your rights, but also make sure you are fully aware of all of your rights, Read the Full Story
24/7 Criminal Defense In a perfect world, investigations, arrests and criminal charges would only take place Monday through Friday during normal business hours. In reality, however, today's criminal justice system requires an on call and ever ready 24/7 criminal defense attorney. I have more than a decade of 24/7 criminal defense experience, including weeknight, weekend and holiday representation. Read the Full Story
DWI | DUI Basics
In Minnesota, a DWI | DUI or Refusal to take a chemical test generally involves at least two (2) cases happening at the same time. The First Case is what I refer to as the Civil Case. This involves the civil penalty of having the up front license revocation of your driver's license or privilege to drive as the alleged result of your refusal to take a chemical test (i.e., a blood, urine or a breath test), Read the Full Story
Client Based Practice
It is no accident that I hung out my shingle more than a decade ago with the intent of running a client based practice. As a client of mine, regardless of whether you are rich or poor; educated or uneducated; employed or unemployed; friend or family; a referral or a cold call; a minority or white; a male or female; religious or not; I abide by the philosophy of: Treating and representing you as if you are my only client! Read the Full Story
Testimonials | Clients « Hi, Matthew!  Thank you so much for your understanding.  I felt so terrible when I knew I could not make the payment that I owed you.  I was explaining to my mom how I felt really horrible. Telling her especially because of all the wonderful hard work you have done for me.  I have recommended yo to so many people about what you do, when they have had similar situations like mine and giving your number to them.   Read the Full Story

Arrested? Charged with a Crime?

MN DWI Lawyer | Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorneys

Is Your Future At Stake?

I, Matthew L. Thornton, Esq., am a competent and experienced MN DWI lawyer | Minnesota criminal defense attorney dedicated to zealously fighting for and protecting the rights of those accused of crimes.

I understand that the criminal court process alone can be overwhelming, and that the consequences of a criminal conviction, such as jail time, the loss of a driver's license, and fines and court costs, can have a profound impact on your life and put your future in jeopardy.

I take serious my professional duty in providing competent and zealous criminal defense | DWI representation in all Minnesota state courts, the United States District Court for Minnesota and the United States District Court for Western Wisconsin.

Regardless of the severity of the criminal charge you are facing, I will defend you and protect your rights. I provide criminal defense | DWI representation to help you, not judge you!

Thank you for visiting my website.   Whether you are a current client, a prospective client or a visitor looking for information, I believe you will find that my website contains a wealth of useful and practical information that I have learned, collected and organized from more than a decade of courtroom experience.

MN DWI Lawyer | Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorneys

Call Me, Matthew L. Thornton, Esq.: (651) 699-2007


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