House Arrest in Wisconsin How can I get put on House Arrest in Wisconsin? House arrest, otherwise known as electronic monitoring, is available to individuals who have been sentenced to the county jail. Whether or not you are placed on house arrest is up to the sheriff and the deputies who run the county jail. …
Common Drunk Driving Questions What is the difference between an OWI and a DUI? There is no difference between an OWI and a DUI. They are both acronyms for a drunk driving charge. In Wisconsin, we refer to a drunk driving charge as an OWI, or operating while intoxicated. DUI stands for driving under the …
Driving vs. Operating a Motor Vehicle in a Drunk Driving Case Many people assume that just having your keys in the vehicle while being intoxicated is enough for an OWI charge. That is not true. In order to be convicted of an OWI the state must prove that you either “operated” your motor vehicle or …
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Wisconsin Ignition Interlock Device Law Under Wisconsin Statute § 343.301 the court will require that you install an ignition interlock device on your vehicle as one of many OWI penalties upon conviction if any of the following apply: You improperly refused to submitted to a chemical test of your breath, blood, or urine; Your BAC was over .15; or You …
How Long Does A DUI Stay On Your Record in Wisconsin A conviction for a DUI in Wisconsin stays on your record and will always be there. Specifically, any drunk driving offense after 1989 counts towards your lifetime total when it comes to DUI penalties. If you go ten years without a DUI, your next …
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Fighting Field Sobriety Tests in Wisconsin OWI Cases OWI Defense Starts with Challenging the Standard Field Sobriety Tests in Wisconsin OWI Cases Any OWI defense attorney will tell you that a big part of an officer’s decision to arrest you is the field sobriety tests they ask you to perform. So obviously, an aggressive OWI …
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Classification of Misdemeanors in Wisconsin A misdemeanor charge in Wisconsin is punishable by up to a year in the county jail. A felony on the other hand is a criminal charge that is punishable by imprisonment in a Wisconsin state prison. Every other crime is considered a misdemeanor. In addition to a potential jail sentence, …
Top Questions To Ask A Criminal Defense Attorney If you have been charged with a crime, a DUI, or any offense for which you are seeking representation, you likely have many questions you want to ask. You will want to make sure you ask the right questions to find the right defense attorney. Don’t worry …
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Preliminary Breath Test in Wisconsin What is a Preliminary Breath Test? A preliminary breath test (PBT) is a test used by law enforcement to determine whether or not an individual is intoxicated. For the most part, PBTs are used in OWI investigations. Knowing the purpose of this test and how it can be used against …
Felony Classifications in Wisconsin Wisconsin has two different types of criminal charges, misdemeanors and felonies. A criminal charge is one that is punishable by imprisonment. A felony in Wisconsin is a crime punishable by imprisonment in the Wisconsin state prisons. Every other crime is considered a misdemeanor and is punishable by a sentence to the …