If a law enforcement official arrests you for drinking and driving, you could face a number of penalties. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation states that for a first OWI offense, for example, you could face a fine between $150 to $300 and a six to nine-month...
Why are field sobriety tests considered less reliable?
Wisconsin law delivers harsh penalties if you convicted of a DUI charge. For that reason, facing DUI-related tests can feel frightening. It may feel like you are in over your head. This is why it is so important to understand what impact failing a DUI test can have....
Fighting a DUI after your liquid lunch
When you think of a drunken driver, you probably imagine someone staggering out of a bar at closing time and attempting to drive home, only to get arrested and thrown in jail. Some alleged offenses are less clear, though. What if you met your gal pals for lunch and...
How do DUI convictions affect college students?
In some situations, Wisconsin college students may end up with DUI charges. When facing DUI charges, it is important to treat the matter seriously. Why? Because it can have an impact on the rest of your time in college. Today, we will look at how DUI convictions...
How was the BAC legal limit determined?
The blood alcohol legal limit in every state is 0.08%. This is a recent coordination between states that used to have varying BAC limits. The reason is that there was a lot of groups pushing for a nationwide limit and who wanted it to be at this low level. The reality...
Are blood test results infallible?
Wisconsin authority figures may subject drivers suspected of DUI to blood alcohol content (BAC) level tests. One type of test considered particularly reliable is the blood alcohol test. For this, a lab technician will draw your blood and test it for alcohol levels in...
Fatal crash prompts Wisconsin lawmakers to close loophole
In April, three members of the same family died as a result of a collision with an alleged drunk driver in Kenosha County, Wisconsin. According to law enforcement, the 41-year-old man in the other vehicle had a blood alcohol concentration level nearly four times the...
Criminalizing first-time OWI in Wisconsin has a high price tag
Summer is still in swing in Wisconsin, and we still have several weeks before Labor Day weekend officially ends the summer season. That means there is still time for cook-outs, days at the lake and festivals. Alcohol is served at many of these events, and most people...
U.S. Supreme Court weighs in on DWI blood draw case
A Wisconsin case regarding blood draws from suspected drunk drivers that made it all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court has recent been ruled on. The Fourth Amendment generally mandates that officers who want to have a motorist's blood drawn must receive a warrant...
Boaters can receive a DWI, just like motorists
Wisconsin has many wonderful lakes, and, as the weather heats up, people will be spending more time on the water. Boating can be a relaxing activity, and it is not unusual for people to drink alcohol while on a boat. However, they should be aware that they can receive...