You close out your tab at a downtown Eau Claire bar, start the drive home and see flashing lights in your mirror. When you later learn that the prosecution has your receipt, that slip of paper may feel like proof of everything, though it usually tells only part of the...
If you are under 21 years of age and choose to act as the designated driver, Wisconsin law expects you to remain completely sober while driving, as even small amounts of alcohol could lead to a violation. What Wisconsin's absolute sobriety law requires Wisconsin...
If you have been arrested for operating while intoxicated (OWI) for the first time, one of your biggest concerns may be what will happen to your driver’s license. Losing the ability to drive can affect almost every aspect of your daily life, such as commuting to work...
An operating while intoxicated (OWI) conviction in Wisconsin often affects more than your driving record. Your insurer may treat you as a high-risk driver, raise your premium or decline to renew your policy. You might also need an SR-22 certificate before you regain...
In Wisconsin, OWI charges are not all handled the same way. Two cases that look alike at first glance may be treated very differently. What separates them is often found in the surrounding circumstances that come into focus after the arrest, when the facts are...
Most Wisconsin drivers assume operating while intoxicated (OWI) charges only apply to alcohol or illegal substances. However, that assumption could cost you. In fact, Wisconsin's OWI law covers far more than most people realize. Common, everyday substances, even ones...
An OWI arrest in Wisconsin can take away both your license and your independence. Getting to work, taking kids to school and handling everyday errands—these essential tasks become nearly impossible to manage. Wisconsin law does provide mechanisms to get back on the...
An operating while intoxicated (OWI) charge in Wisconsin can affect more than your driving record. It can also affect your job and your professional license. If you face an OWI charge, you might have questions about your future. What often happens depends on your job...
You might know that the legal limit for drunk driving in Wisconsin is generally 0.08%. If you are a student at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire or UW-Stout, you may assume that having a single beer at a party is fine because it keeps you under that limit. If you...
Most people think an OWI (Operating While Intoxicated) charge only applies to alcohol. But in Wisconsin, police can also charge you with OWI for driving on legal prescription drugs. This surprises many drivers, who believe a doctor's prescription makes the medicine...
