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...
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DUI/OWI
The consequences of underage drinking
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...
Wisconsin man arrested for suspected third OWI
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...
Driver taken into custody on suspicion of seventh-offense OWI
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...
What a preliminary hearing means for your drunk driving case
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...
What happens to driving privileges after a DUI or OWI?
Drunk driving charges come with serious penalties that can both inconvenience you and impact your finances. One of the most inconvenient of OWI and DUI penalties in Wisconsin is the loss of driving privileges. The ability to drive directly impacts your ability to...
