Drug charges may sometimes lead to harsh penalties that can impact and influence all areas of life. Students might not have an awareness of this, but it is important that they do. It is also important to understand potential defense options and to know all available...
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How do ignition interlock devices work in Wisconsin?
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...
Can police officers make errors when giving field sobriety tests?
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...
Did the police officer make a mistake in arresting you for OWI
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...
What are some examples of disorderly conduct?
Disorderly conduct is a broad term that includes many scenarios, including actions completed in conjunction with another crime. Many individuals receive a charge for disorderly conduct in Wisconsin and across the United States. Because the term is so all-encompassing,...
Marijuana legalization in Wisconsin must wait until 2023
While most midwestern states have legalized recreational marijuana, Wisconsin remains a holdout on recreational and medicinal marijuana. Recent years have seen discussions toward broader legalization, but so far the state has resisted all efforts toward legalization....
The penalties for cocaine possession in Wisconsin
If caught with cocaine, your life could unravel. These charges could shatter your reputation as well as your career, and they could also lead to financial hardships and even time behind bars. In the wake of a drug-related offense, you might feel overwhelmed and even...
What To Know About Court-Ordered Community Service
A Wisconsin judge may mandate community service for college students who drive while intoxicated or operate any vehicle under drug or alcohol influence. Probation is contingent upon completing this form of punishment, an alternative to jail time that can negatively...
3 FAQs about driving with a restricted license after an OWI
As in other states, receiving a conviction for operating a vehicle while intoxicated in Wisconsin can come with steep penalties. Even a first OWI may lead to revocation of your license for half a year or more, depending on the specific circumstances. However, state...
Designated drivers credited with saving thousands of lives
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,...


