If you enjoy a few drinks, you might start to feel the effects of intoxication. You do not want to get behind the wheel of a vehicle in this condition. So how long does it take for you to sober up? There actually is not a hard and fast answer. You cannot figure out to...
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What factors affect blood alcohol concentration?
Your blood alcohol concentration is an objective measure of how much alcohol is in your system. In Wisconsin, it is illegal for you to drive with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or greater. Circumstances can affect how your body processes the alcohol you...
Can an OWI financially affect you in college?
As a college student facing an OWI, your first concerns may turn toward your college. After all, the police will inform your college if you end up convicted of your charge. This means there is no attempting to hide it, and no escaping from the potential consequences....
How much alcohol does it take to go over the legal limit?
Few people set out to operate a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI), but it is an unfortunately common occurrence. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it only takes about four drinks to breach the legal limit of .08%. The more drinks you have...
How do OWI convictions impact your college life?
An OWI conviction can have many repercussions throughout your life, no matter what stage of life you are in. In particular, you want to watch out if working or attending college. Many workers understand the risks of OWI convictions. But for college students, the...
What do you know about the full impact of an OWI on your life?
After your recent operating while intoxicated offense, you must learn to navigate the charge's financial and personal fallout on your life. Do you have a resiliency plan for keeping your life on track and preparing for the road ahead? Absolute Advocacy examines how a...
How can an OWI conviction scuttle your career?
You know that an OWI conviction can put you at risk for a jail or prison sentence, a stiff fine and possible loss of your driver’s license, but did you know that an OWI conviction can also make it difficult, if not impossible, for you to pursue the career of your...
Controlling urges to prevent a second OWI
Facing charges of OWI in Wisconsin may give people the push to change their habits, but that does not mean that the temptation to drink will never return. Learning to manage triggers and control their impulses can, however, decrease their risk of getting a second OWI....
How will you get around after an OWI and license suspension?
In the state of Wisconsin, operating while intoxicated refers to driving with a blood alcohol concentration level of .08% or higher. If law enforcement stops you on suspicion of OWI, you stand to lose your driving privileges. What happens next? How will you get...
Understanding the mechanics of breath testing devices
Past posts on this blog correctly detailed that it is possible for one to challenge the result of a breath test. Indeed, many criminal courts (both in Wisconsin and throughout the rest of the U.S.) often will not consider such results when preparing evidence to...
