Drivers who get pulled over for drunk driving in Wisconsin face numerous possible consequences. People might have to spend months on probation or even serve a jail sentence. They will likely need to pay fines and face the suspension of their driver's license. All of...
It can be easy to misjudge how much you have to drink when you are out with your friends. You may feel like you are ok to drive, but then, on the way home, there are lights in your rearview mirror. The time it takes the officer to get from their car to yours can feel...
Police officers, like any human being, can make mistakes. However, an officer’s mistake can result in an unfair conviction. To arrest someone for operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI), police officers must have a good reason to do so, as well as follow specific...
Being stopped by police officers in Wisconsin can be a stressful experience, where one wrong move or statement can result in serious consequences. A common occurrence is when drivers are pulled over on suspicion of OWI, but police also stop individuals for questioning...
Underage drinking in Wisconsin carries significant penalties in excess of just monetary fines. If police charge you or your child with any underage or juvenile alcohol offense, it’s possible that you or your child will receive a driver’s license suspension as well...
While the nation seems to be becoming more relaxed when it comes to the possession and recreational use of marijuana, it is still illegal in Wisconsin. When even a first offense can come with consequences, it is important to know whether or not the police have the...
A man in Wisconsin has been accused of operating while visibly impaired, or OWI, after police officers found him asleep in the front seat of his vehicle. An anonymous caller informed the police that they had seen the man making dangerous turns and crossing the center...
According to a press release, a man was taken into custody on suspicion of seventh-offense OWI by law enforcement officers. Wisconsin State Patrol DeForest Post officials say that they received a complaint at 11:11 p.m. on July 26. The complaint was about a gray SUV...
If you've been arrested for drunk driving in Wisconsin, you likely want to know what happens next. The first step after the arrest is the arraignment, where you're charged with a crime. In most cases, you'll be offered a quick plea deal after the arraignment, which...
When a police officer places someone under arrest, it can bring about a bit of panic for the person taken into custody and his or her loved ones. You may have learned that authorities arrested a family member or close friend, and now you wonder how you can help. Most...
