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...
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What should I know about ignition interlock requirements in WI?
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...
Can you request a jury trial for a first-time OWI charge?
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...
How long does it take to sober up?
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...
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...


