On behalf of Nicholson, Gansner & Otis, S.C. | Oct 13, 2017 | Firm News, OWI
A conviction for drunk driving comes with various serious penalties, including jail time, expensive fines and more. One of the penalties that could have a negative impact on your life if you find yourself facing OWI charges is the required installation of an ignition...
On behalf of Nicholson, Gansner & Otis, S.C. | Jul 24, 2017 | Firm News, OWI
Summer in Wisconsin is in full swing, and if you’re one of many college students home for the holiday break, you’re likely enjoying some down time with friends and family. You may participate in the multitude of fun things to do throughout the state during...
On behalf of Nicholson, Gansner & Otis, S.C. | Aug 23, 2015 | Firm News, OWI
Our office has received many questions in regards to carrying a concealed weapon, specifically a firearm. In this blog post we will attempt to go over the basics of the concealed carry law in Wisconsin. Who Can Carry Concealed? It is legal for some people to carry a...
On behalf of Nicholson, Gansner & Otis, S.C. | Oct 9, 2014 | Firm News, OWI
When someone is charged with an OWI offense, one of the first obstacles is determining how many prior OWI-type offenses that individual has. While this may seem like task fit for a Sesame Street character, piecing together the complicated definitions of what...
On behalf of Nicholson, Gansner & Otis, S.C. | Jan 10, 2014 | Firm News, OWI
The laws and penalties for teenage drunk drivers are different (and more strict) than those for drivers over the age of 21. Wisconsin Underage OWI Laws The BAC (blood alcohol content) limit for drivers 21 years and older in Wisconsin is 0.08. That means if a driver...
On behalf of Nicholson, Gansner & Otis, S.C. | Oct 8, 2013 | Firm News, OWI
Being charged with an OWI offense is terrifying. Depending on the circumstances surrounding your arrest, you could be facing civil penalties (like the loss of your driver’s license), as well as criminal penalties (jail time, fines). If you are charged with a...
On behalf of Nicholson, Gansner & Otis, S.C. | Oct 2, 2013 | Firm News, OWI
The Internet is chock full of information on nearly every topic imaginable. There are countless sites and resources online that can be of great benefit to attorneys, law students, paralegals, and other legal professionals. Some of these resources are great, some not...
On behalf of Nicholson, Gansner & Otis, S.C. | Sep 27, 2013 | Firm News, OWI
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...
On behalf of Nicholson, Gansner & Otis, S.C. | Sep 26, 2013 | Firm News, OWI
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...
On behalf of Nicholson, Gansner & Otis, S.C. | Sep 16, 2013 | Firm News, OWI
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...
