Police officers who pull someone over on suspicion of impaired driving or who respond to crashes often look for any sign of intoxication. What someone says when interacting with police officers can add to the case against them. If someone admits to drinking or seems...
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...
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...
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...
Wisconsin laws regarding drunk driving are strict, and a conviction can lead to serious penalties. This may be true for you even if it is your first DUI or OWI offense. You likely understand the importance of seeking qualified guidance regarding...
Do you think it is possible to face OUI charges in Wisconsin if a police officer pulls you over in traffic and you have not consumed so much as a drop of alcohol beforehand? If you answered, "No," then you'd better keep reading. If you answered, "Yes," then you're...
