Wisconsin lawmakers have hit the brakes on pursing new legislation that would increase criminal penalties for first time drunk driving offenders in Wisconsin. The proposed bills would add significant criminal penalties for Wisconsin drunk driving offenders. Jessa...
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Month: September 2013
McNeely and Its Impact on Wisconsin OWI Laws
The United States Supreme Court's decision this past April in Missouri v. McNeely has had a substantial impact on the procedures used to obtain blood samples in OWI-related arrests, but has had very little effect on the actual drivers that are subject to these new...
Wisconsin Castle Law Explained
Castle law (also known as castle doctrine) is a legal doctrine that deals with self-defense. Several states, including Wisconsin, have adopted this doctrine. Basically it allows a person certain permissions to protect their home (or "castle") using force, including...
4 Ways a Defense Attorney can help Defend your Drunk Driving Charge
In Wisconsin, Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) offenses range from misdemeanors, to gross misdemeanors, to felonies in the most severe cases. Needless to say, drunk driving is no laughing matter. An OWI brings both criminal penalties (such as jail time and fines) and...
Federal vs. State Sentencing Guidelines
One of the most intimidating things about being charged with a crime in federal court is the prospect of being sentenced according to the Federal Sentencing Guidelines. While federal judges are not required to follow the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, most of the...
Wisconsin OWI Implied Consent Law – What BAC Tests Do You Have to Take?
When you are pulled over in Wisconsin and the police officer suspects that you may be intoxicated, there are several tests he may ask you to perform. There is a lot of confusion surrounding each of these tests and whether or not you need to perform each one. This...
Am I Required to Take Field Sobriety Tests?
If a Wisconsin police officer stops you and suspects that you are operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI), the officer will likely ask you to perform a series of tests, commonly referred to as field sobriety tests. Common examples of field sobriety...
4 Smartphone Apps to Track your BAC & Prevent an OWI Charge
A person can get an OWI in Wisconsin if their Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) level is .08 or greater at the time of driving. Knowing your BAC level is a difficult thing to track on your own. There have been countless cases where a person has been charged with drunk...
4 Smartphone Apps to Track your BAC & Prevent an OWI Charge
A person can get an OWI in Wisconsin if their Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) level is .08 or greater at the time of driving. Knowing your BAC level is a difficult thing to track on your own. There have been countless cases where a person has been charged with drunk...
What to do if Someone Gets a Restraining Order Against You
You've just been served with a restraining order. What do you do next? First, it's important to know a little background information on how restraining orders work in Wisconsin. Restraining Order Process In Wisconsin, when a person wants to get a restraining order...