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....
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...
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...
Most people in Eau Claire likely have a pretty straightforward view of operating a vehicle while intoxicated. They view such action as the reckless choice of one who is indifferent to others' safety when compared to their own convenience. Yet as is the case with many...
Yes, it is possible to challenge breathalyzer results, particularly if you believe you were not operating a vehicle while over the legal limit when an officer pulled you over. Usually, whether an OWI sticks depends heavily on the breathalyzer results. If you can...
Many issues face people accused of operating while intoxicated offenses in Wisconsin, including the potential loss of driving privileges. Without the ability to drive, a person may lose their job and their ability to provide for themselves and their family, only...
License suspension is a common penalty when a person is convicted of operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI). License suspension prevents a person from lawfully operating a motor vehicle for a specific period of time, which can be months or even years depending on...
When a Wisconsin police officer makes a traffic stop, there is no telling how events will unfold. In many cases, if you're the one being pulled over, you might lower your window only to be given a warning that one of your brake lights isn't functioning. Perhaps the...
Wisconsin police will likely increase their roadway presence during the holidays, as is common in most states when state troopers and local police departments set up roadblocks and surveillance to try to catch and remove drunk drivers from the road. Being charged with...
Operating while impaired is a criminal charge no Wisconsin motorist wants to face. The penalties under conviction can be quite severe. There is a lot of controversy surrounding the topic of breath tests. Some people say a driver is wise to refuse to comply to a...
