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...
Owi/dui
Can your OWI conviction change your life for the worse?
Wisconsin college students like you have big plans ahead. Maybe you go to college knowing what you want to do with your life already. Maybe you plan on using your time there to figure it out. While college is a time for exploration, you must still remain mindful of...
What are the differences between DWI and OWI?
The complexities of a driving while intoxicated charge can make it difficult to understand how its circumstances can affect the outcome of your case. The language of DWI charges can differ in certain states, such as Wisconsin, which The Cap Times reports is one of the...
OVI, OWI, DUI: The differences in terms
You weren't in your right mind when you decided to get behind the wheel of your car while intoxicated. You knew better, but you decided to risk it to get home. Of course, you were out of luck, and you were pulled over by a nearby officer.Now, you face a DUI, and you...
Can you tell if someone is intoxicated by appearance?
If you're accused of a DUI, you probably have some idea about whether or not you were truly pushing the limit with your alcohol intake. For some people accused of drinking and driving or using drugs and driving, the reality is that they didn't. They may fail...
Below the limit? You could still face charges
You were driving home from an important office dinner when you saw flashing lights in your rearview mirror. You knew it was an officer trying to pull you over; you'd crossed the center line when you looked away from the road for a moment. You quickly corrected...
Rice Lake man faces DUI after heading wrong way on highway
When a driver enters the highway from the wrong direction, it puts him or her, along with anyone else on the roads, in danger. It's more likely that a head-on crash could take place, which could lead to serious injuries or deaths.Usually, those who enter the highway...
BUIs can lead to fines, penalties and other serious punishments
When you think of a DUI, you probably imagine someone driving a car or truck while intoxicated. Interestingly, you can get a DUI even if you're on a boat. A boat is a motor vehicle by law, and that means that if you're intoxicated while boating, you're at risk of a...
Super Bowl factoids: Yes, there’s an increase in drunk driving
It may come as no surprise, but the Super Bowl results in one of the drunkest days in America. People get together to watch the game, but that often is accompanied by tailgate parties and heavy drinking at bars and at home.Driving under the influence after a party...
How long does it take for alcohol to move through your system?
If you love to drink, one of your major questions could be when your body begins to recognize alcohol in your system. For example, if you drink a glass of wine, will your body register that wine in five minutes, ten minutes or longer? How long do you have to wait to...