Driving under the influence is a serious offense in Wisconsin, as it is in most states. If you face a DUI charge, it is essential to understand the potential consequences of a conviction. Consequences for first-time DUI offenders For those facing their first DUI...
If you are driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol while in the state of Wisconsin, it is possible to end up with an OWI charge if a police officer catches you. Frequently called DUIs in other states, an OWI is an official traffic violation for "operating...
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...
Officers set up sobriety checkpoints at various points along roads. Usually, they occur on the highway or freeway, or along particularly congested smaller roads or roads with a known issue with intoxicated drivers. The intent of a sobriety checkpoint? To find and...
As a driver, it is pivotal to understand the legal limit and realize that under certain circumstances, the threshold becomes lower. For example, those under the age of 21 cannot operate a vehicle with any amount of alcohol in their system. In addition, the legal limit...
Operating while intoxicated or OWI charge means you got caught driving after drinking. Drivers 21 and up who have a BAC of .08 may face OWI charges. If you are under 21, you may have a different experience. Under Wisconsin's "not a drop" or "absolute sobriety" law,...
When friends have plans to drink during a night out, it is a good idea to have someone as the designated driver. This person agrees not to drink or partake of any drugs so they can drive everyone safely home at the end of the night. According to DesignatedDriving.net,...
Depression is one of the more common mental health issues Americans face. In fact, more than 17 million individuals in the U.S. have had at least one major depressive episode in the past six years. This accounts for roughly 6.7% of adults in the country. Modern...
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...
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...
