DUI

In North Dakota, Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is a serious offense that occurs when a person operates a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol, controlled substances, or other intoxicating substances. A DUI charge may arise from a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08% or higher for adult drivers, .04% for commercial drivers, and any detectable alcohol for drivers under 21.

Under North Dakota Century Code § 39-08-01, DUI offenses are aggressively prosecuted. Law enforcement may also charge individuals based on observed impairment, even if the BAC is under the legal limit. DUI arrests often result from traffic stops, sobriety checkpoints, or accident investigations.

The consequences of a DUI conviction can be severe and long-lasting, including jail time, fines, driver’s license suspension, mandatory addiction assessments, and installation of an ignition interlock device. Penalties increase significantly for repeat offenders, high BAC levels, or if there was an accident causing injury or death.

At Heartland Law Office, we represent individuals charged with DUI throughout western North Dakota, including Bismarck, Minot, Williston, and Dickinson. We examine every element of the arrest — from the traffic stop to the breath test — to find errors, violations of your rights, and opportunities to reduce or dismiss the charge.

Arrested for DUI in western North Dakota? Call Heartland Law Office today for a confidential consultation. We defend DUI cases in Bismarck, Minot, Williston, Dickinson, and surrounding areas — and we’re ready to fight for your license and your future.