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...
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...
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...
Despite decades of efforts, drunk driving (or OWI in Wisconsin) remains a problem on U.S. roadways. Data from recent months reveal that avoidable accidents, including those involving alcohol or drugs, continue at a disappointing pace. Many new efforts rely on...
If an officer stops and arrests you for operating a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, you may, understandably, worry about the associated penalties. In most cases, a first-time OWI conviction results in fines and license revocation. The exact...
Having your license suspended for operating a vehicle while impaired can disrupt your ability to meet expectations. Whether you have children to get to school or you need to drive to your job, having no license can make transportation a bit of an inconvenience. If you...
There are many penalties associated with an OWI charge in Wisconsin, and the courts requiring you to install an ignition interlock device in your vehicle is one of them. The idea behind an ignition interlock device is that it acts as a car-based breathalyzer test. In...
If you drank a bit too much alcohol before climbing behind the wheel of your car, truck or SUV, your arrest for operating a vehicle while intoxicated may be your first brush with the law. Still, if your arrest becomes a conviction, you may face some significant legal...
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...
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...
