As a parent, it can be heartbreaking to find out that your child has been arrested for drunk driving. Your child put himself or herself – and others – at serious risk, and now your child is facing the very real possibility that one teenage mistake could change his or her life forever. If your […]
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New OWI Law in Wisconsin Makes 4th Offense a Felony
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker recently signed a new law that makes a fourth offense for drunk driving or driving under the influence of an intoxicant or other drug (referred to as an “OWI”) a felony under all circumstances. The new law also enhances the penalties for fifth and sixth OWI convictions. In a published statement, […]
How Reliable Are DUI Tests?
In Wisconsin, the police use two primary types of tests to judge whether a person has been driving under the influence of alcohol. These are: (i) chemical tests (blood, breath, and urine tests), and (ii) field sobriety tests (commonly referred to as “FSTs”). If you are facing charges for operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI), […]
Consequences of Refusing a Breath Test in Wisconsin
When you are arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) in Wisconsin, you are required to submit to a chemical test – either a blood test, urine test, or breathalyzer – to establish your blood alcohol content (BAC). This is a hard and fast rule that is established by state law. If you refuse […]
New drunk-driving sentencing guidelines effective 2014
Posted by Attorney Peter J. Prusinski New Drunk-Driving Sentencing Guidelines Released With Higher Costs. The Ninth Judicial District just released new alcohol, controlled substance and license sentencing guidelines effective in 2014. The guidelines now take into consideration the mandatory DNA surcharge required by law on all criminal convictions. This means higher costs for those convicted […]