Designated drivers are one of the most crucial parts of having a safe night out with friends. Unfortunately, some groups do not successfully establish one, or the designated driver might not be reliable. It is thus important for all people to understand the dos and do...
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Can police officers make errors when giving field sobriety tests?
If a law enforcement officer stops you on suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI), will a field sobriety test follow? The officer may ask you to submit to field sobriety testing, but you may have reasons to avoid participation. About field sobriety...
How can a student lower the chance of OWI?
Being a college student is a time of great exploration and fun. Not only will you get the chance to expand yourself intellectually, but socially, as well. There are many ways to enjoy yourself in college, and you do not need to drink a drop of alcohol in order to do...
Did the police officer make a mistake in arresting you for OWI
A law enforcement officer must follow meticulous procedures when stopping and arresting a driver suspected of operating a vehicle while impaired (OWI). If arrested for OWI, you may believe you have no defense against the charge. However, errors in such cases occur...
An OWI and getting to know your new ignition interlock device
In the state of Wisconsin, there are several reasons for a judge to order an ignition interlock device (IID). If the court orders the installation of such a device in your vehicle, you will have at least one year to become comfortable with the use of the IID....
Getting an OWI and the fate of your CDL
Operating a vehicle while intoxicated in Wisconsin has immediate and far-reaching consequences. The repercussions can be more detrimental if you rely on your CDL to make a living. If authorities have evidence of your intoxication, your career as you know it could...
Can you avoid a sobriety checkpoint?
Officers set up sobriety checkpoints at various points along roads. Usually, they occur on the highway or freeway, or along particularly congested smaller roads or roads with a known issue with intoxicated drivers. The intent of a sobriety checkpoint? To find and...
Previous drunk driving charges and the legal limit
As a driver, it is pivotal to understand the legal limit and realize that under certain circumstances, the threshold becomes lower. For example, those under the age of 21 cannot operate a vehicle with any amount of alcohol in their system. In addition, the legal limit...
An OWI conviction and the impact on your future
If you are a college student, you likely have a plan for life after graduation and are looking forward to putting your ideas in motion. One unexpected issue such as a conviction for OWI can derail that plan and affect your future in many different ways. The employment...
Are the penalties harsher for underage drinking and driving?
Operating while intoxicated or OWI charge means you got caught driving after drinking. Drivers 21 and up who have a BAC of .08 may face OWI charges. If you are under 21, you may have a different experience. Under Wisconsin's "not a drop" or "absolute sobriety" law,...
