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.
read MoreBody 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.
read MoreMemorial 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 MoreWhen it comes to operating under the influence (OWI) in Wisconsin, not all offenses are judged equally under state law. Aggravated OWI comes in to play when a person is operating while intoxicated along with other factors that make the situation more dangerous. Along with the extra word, aggravated OWI also comes with extra harsh penalties upon […]
read MoreDo not refuse a breath test. Wisconsin’s implied consent law can result in harsher penalties if you refuse to take a test.
read MoreIgnition interlock can play a crucial role in your OWI case and ongoing driving restrictions. When is ignition interlock required?
read MoreYou may have recently heard the story of a Wisconsin stepfather arrested for blocking an officer from puling over his stepdaughter while she drove under the influence of alcohol. According to the Washington County Sheriff’s office, a deputy spotted “two vehicles traveling unusually close together” around 3:15 a.m. However, the car in the rear kept blocking […]
read MoreThis action is likely to be extremely costly, both in terms of criminal penalties and fines. It is best to leave your OWI defense to your attorney; not your stepfather. https://www.iheart.com/content/2022-01-04-stepfather-accused-of-blocking-officer-from-pulling-over-daughter-for-owi/
read MoreCriminal issues such as this can play a role in determining child custody and visitation issues. Staying on the right side of the law is the best way to ensure you have a place in your child’s life. Source: https://www.weau.com/2021/10/23/man-suspected-3rd-owi-offense-2-year-old-passenger-with/
read MoreIf you are arrested for OWI, DO NOT threaten officers. DO contact an experienced criminal defense attorney. Source: https://lacrossetribune.com/news/local/woman-arrested-for-owi-threatened-to-kill-officers-swore-at-hospital-staff/article_ff7f3fa5-1bec-58c6-8475-028ca0993cbf.html
read MoreIf 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 […]
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