How Body Worn Cameras Are Used in OWI Investigations
Body worn cameras can tremendously impact the results of an OWI case. Follow the link below to find ways they help as well as ways they lack the accuracy to provide sound information.
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When Can a Cop Legally Pull You Over?
Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer. It also marks the beginning of aggressive OWI-enforcement surrounding holiday weekends, with July 4 and Labor Day hot on Memorial Day’s heels. When pulled over by a police officer or state patrol officer, what are your rights? For that matter, when can they legally pull you over […]
read MoreAre Tougher Traffic Penalties On The Way?
A bill at the legislature would toughen the penalties for traffic offenses in construction zones. Source: https://www.telegraphherald.com/news/tri-state/article_393acb16-fe1c-565c-9b1f-3c671d5467c3.html
read MoreConsequences for Speeding in a Wisconsin School Zone
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Wisconsin’s traffic was lighter than normal in 2020. However, an increase in traffic-related fatalities despite fewer drivers on the roads drew attention to risky driving behavior throughout the state. In the first ten months of the year, police officers issued more than twice the number of citations for excess speed than they […]
read MorePenalties of a First-Offense OWI in Wisconsin
If you are charged with a first-offense OWI in Wisconsin, what penalties do you face? Depending on the details of your case, a first-time OWI could result in jail time, fines, a suspension/revocation of your license or the requirement of installation of an ignition interlock device. Operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) can carry steep […]
read MoreOWI and Wisconsin Driving Point System
Wisconsin’s Driving Point System In many cases in life, gaining points is considered a positive occurrence. From sports games, to store reward systems, to competitions of any sort, people typically aim to collect points. However, points being added to your driving record is not a situation that anyone hopes for. An OWI conviction in particular […]
read MoreNews report says Wisconsin DUI law has a “loophole”
Our readers in Wisconsin likely know that one of the potential penalties for a drunk driving conviction is a court-order to have an “ignition interlock device” installed in any vehicle the offender might drive, once the person’s driver’s license is re-instated. For those who do not know, an ignition interlock device, or “IID” for short, […]
read MoreA strong defense strategy to drunk driving charges
Anyone who has been charged with drunk driving in Wisconsin will probably become immediately aware of the potential consequences if a conviction occurs. Those consequences, for first-time offenders, will usually include a term of probation supervision, fines and probably a requirement to attend substance abuse counseling. For those who have multiple convictions for drunk driving, […]
read MoreCan you refuse to submit to a breath test in Wisconsin?
No motorist in Wisconsin wants to be pulled over by the police. It can be a very stressful situation, especially if the officer accuses the motorist of drunk driving and requests that the motorist undergo a breath test. People in such situations may wonder if they can refuse to submit to a breath test if […]
read MoreHow multiple OWI offenses are viewed by the court
Whether the allegations you or a loved one face for OWI are days apart or decades apart, being accused of OWI more than once changes the process. This is because, if your OWI is tried, a second-time offender is viewed differently for lots of crime allegations, including OWI. Factors related the first OWI offense and […]
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