An OWI charge can jeopardize your privilege to drive, prevent you from getting a job and impact your personal relationships. Given the severity of an OWI charge, you will want to conduct yourself carefully during this time. Your response can make a difference in your...
Drivers in Wisconsin often misunderstand the facts behind OWI laws and those misconceptions can be costly. If you believe that you can only face an OWI charge if you fail a breath test, the actual law may surprise you. You should know the facts about Wisconsin’s OWI...
An OWI conviction can have many negative impacts on your life. One such impact could be making it more difficult and expensive to insure your car. So, how does an OWI conviction specifically impact your auto insurance? Your insurance company may non-renew your policy...
Wisconsin law requires people who receive certain types of OWI convictions to install ignition interlock devices in their vehicles to regain their driving privileges. Wisconsin's governor recently proposed expanding the IID requirement to all drivers who receive an...
When it comes to marijuana legalization for adults, the tide seems to have turned. Indeed, according to the National Conference on State Legislatures, 21 states have legalized non-medical marijuana use. Many others allow adults to use marijuana for medical reasons....
If you have received an athletic scholarship, you are part of an exclusive club. In fact, according to NCSA College Recruiting, these scholarships go to only 2% of high school athletes. Moreover, your spot on a collegiate sports team can open countless doors for you...
Officers put up DUI checkpoints, also called sobriety checkpoints, along roads with a high rate of DUI drivers. However, plenty of people have valid reasons to avoid DUI checkpoints. Is it possible to avoid them safely? Fortunately, the answer is yes. Follow the rules...
A Wisconsin traffic stop is often a harrowing experience, and it may prove especially so if the stop leads to a charge of operating while intoxicated. Even first-time OWI convictions lead to serious penalties, and you may face fines, license revocations and other...
In many OWI cases, a conviction can include a driver's license revocation lasting several months or even a few years. Ignition interlock devices allow drivers with revoked licenses to continue operating their vehicles within limitations. If you are facing an OWI...
Being convicted of an OWI can have a serious impact on your life. However, you may spend your time worrying about the short-term consequences like potential time in jail. This is not uncommon, but it is not the only thing you need to focus on, either. Having an OWI on...
