Driving while intoxicated costs the state of Wisconsin millions of dollars including costs for injuries, fatalities, and property damage. Measures taken by the state to prevent drunk driving include mandating BAC testing and ordering the installation of ignition interlock devices in vehicles of those convicted of drunk driving. Ignition interlock devices require drivers to take… Read More »
Refusal to Take a Wisconsin BAC Test for Drunk Driving OWI/ DUI
The law in the state of Wisconsin has an “implied consent” provision, meaning that by driving in our state, you consent to provide a sample of blood, breath or urine if there is probable cause to believe you are driving under the influence. If you are over 21 years old, the law defines intoxication as… Read More »
Wisconsin OWI Drunk Driving Laws Toughest in the Nation
If you have been arrested for OWI in Wisconsin you have to act quickly. The state has taken a tough stance on drunk driving and a conviction can result in revocation of your license, a permanent record, jail time and fines. If you have been charged with OWI or other alcohol-related traffic violation, you will… Read More »
Waukesha Wisconsin OWI/DUI Arrest Lawyer
According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Wisconsin has the highest rate of drunk driving in the nation and operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) continues to be the deadliest crime in the state. Alcohol related crashes kill hundreds in the state every year and many more are injured. The penalties for drunk driving may… Read More »
Wisconsin Absolute Sobriety Law
The Wisconsin penalty for operating a motor vehicle under the influence, OWI, is the same regardless of age. However, a judge can consider your age at the time of the offense when determining whether to impose a minimum or maximum sentence. If the prosecution can establish that you had an alcohol concentration above .00 at… Read More »
Wisconsin Second Offense OWI
I have a second OWI in Wisconsin, now what? You will be ordered by the court to undergo an alcohol assessment. The fine is usually over $1,000, and you will have 6 demerit points on your license. You will have to pay court costs as well. Futhermore, the court could sentence you anywhere from 5… Read More »
Frequently Asked Questions on Ignition Interlock Devices
Ignition Interlock Devices, also known as an IID, are required according to Wisconsin Act 100; when a first time OWI offender has a blood alcohol concentration of 0.15 percent or higher, on all repeat OWI offenders, and on all drivers that refuse a breath or blood chemical test at the traffic stop. An ignition interlock… Read More »
Wisconsin DUI Arrest - We Can Help
“I remain silent. No searches. I want a lawyer.” Three sentences that may keep you out of trouble at sobriety checkpoints across the nation. An attorney in Florida thinks he may have developed a foolproof way to get through DUI stops. He has created the Fair DUI flyer, which he encourages drivers to display to… Read More »
Milwaukee, Wisconsin OWI Holiday Arrests
The New Year is cause for celebration, but be mindful of the drive to and from the party. In an effort to stem drunk driving and related injuries and fatalities, law enforcement in every state and most U.S. cities are cracking down on drunk driving during the holiday season in a campaign called “Drive Sober… Read More »