An OWI conviction can have many negative impacts on your life. One such impact could be making it more difficult and expensive to insure your car. So, how does an OWI conviction specifically impact your auto insurance? Your insurance company may non-renew your policy...
Drug crimes can prevent people from achieving the goals they have set. Potentially long-term consequences could set people back several years. For students, a drug conviction might interfere with their eligibility to remain on scholarship. Depending on the situation,...
Wisconsin law requires people who receive certain types of OWI convictions to install ignition interlock devices in their vehicles to regain their driving privileges. Wisconsin's governor recently proposed expanding the IID requirement to all drivers who receive an...
When it comes to marijuana legalization for adults, the tide seems to have turned. Indeed, according to the National Conference on State Legislatures, 21 states have legalized non-medical marijuana use. Many others allow adults to use marijuana for medical reasons....
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 have received an athletic scholarship, you are part of an exclusive club. In fact, according to NCSA College Recruiting, these scholarships go to only 2% of high school athletes. Moreover, your spot on a collegiate sports team can open countless doors for you...
Officers put up DUI checkpoints, also called sobriety checkpoints, along roads with a high rate of DUI drivers. However, plenty of people have valid reasons to avoid DUI checkpoints. Is it possible to avoid them safely? Fortunately, the answer is yes. Follow the rules...
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...
A Wisconsin traffic stop is often a harrowing experience, and it may prove especially so if the stop leads to a charge of operating while intoxicated. Even first-time OWI convictions lead to serious penalties, and you may face fines, license revocations and other...
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...
