Wisconsin Drunk Driving - OWI DUI DWI

Wisconsin's foremost authority on drunk driving laws, attorney Tracey Wood, criminal defense lawyer at Van Wagner & Wood is Wisconsin's first ever attorney appointed to the Board of Regents to the National College for DUI Defense, an organization committed to developing excellence in drunk driving defense. Attorney Wood was the first ever lawyer in Wisconsin to be certified as a Standardized Field Sobriety Test Instructor in the state of Wisconsin. Attorney Tracey Wood frequqntly teaches on subjects ranging from the technical operations of a breath testing device to the myths about sobriety tests such as a breathalyzer, conducting a walk the line test, touching your finger to your nose, walking heel to toe, and reciting the alphabet. She has challenged test after test and won, appealed convictions lost by other lawyers and had them overturned, challenged police testimony and had it thrown out, and appealed harsh and cruel sentences having them reduced.

Refused Test? What You Need To Know NOW

In Wisconsin, if you refused to submit to a breath or blood test after being arrested for drunk driving (referred to as operating while intoxicated or OWI in Wisconsin and called DUI or driving under the influence in other states), your driver's license is at risk. You have 10 days (not counting weekends or legal holidays) from the date on your citation to demand a "refusal hearing". If you fail to file the demand within the 10 day window, you will lose your license for at least one year, and potentially as many as three years. To learn how you can SAVE YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE NOW before it is too late, contact Van Wagner & Wood or submit your case right away.

Wisconsin Drunk Driving Laws

Wisconsin Drunk Driving Laws prohibit a driver over the age of 21, with no previous drunk driving convictions to operate a motor vehicle, with a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of 0.08 or greater, while under the influence of an intoxicant (alcohol, controlled substances, illegal drugs, legal drugs, over-the-counter drugs). However, a person can still be cited for OWI even if there BAC - blood alcohol content - is not at .08 because according to Wisconsin Drunk Driving Law, a driver is "under the influence" when his or her ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired.

Wisconsin Drunk Driving Laws Apply To Drugs

Wisconsin Drunk Driving Laws also apply to any controlled substance including prescription drugs and medication, as well as illegal drugs and other recreational pharmaceuticals.

First Offense - Drunk Driving - OWI DUI DWI

In Wisconsin, the first drunk driving OWI offense is a civil matter, but that does not mean that it is not without severe penalties that can affect your job, CDL, and future career. For a first offense, the fines range between $150 and $300 plus a $355 surcharge with a suspension or revocation of at least 6 months and up to 9 months.

Occupational Licenses

If you contact the criminal defense lawyers at Van Wagner & Wood right away, they may be able to save your driver's license and can arrange to have an occupational license available for you almost immediately.

Second - Third - Fourth Drunk Driving Offense

In Wisconsin, a second through fourth drunk driving offense is a misdemeanor offense. As the number of offenses increases, the penalties increase accordingly, and fines may be assessed against the convicted person that range from $600 up to $100,000. Additionally, Wisconsin drunk driving law provides stricter limit provisions for a person who is arrested for a second or subsequent drunk driving offense. In addition to lower BAC limits and fines, a person can be sentenced to jail for 5, 10, or even 25 years.

5th Drunk Driving Offense

In Wisconsin, a fifth or subsequent drunk driving offense is a felony. Felony drunk driving offenses are very serious crimes.

Challenge Prior Drunk Driving Convictions

If you were previously arrested for drunk driving in Wisconsin, or if you were arrested for drunken driving in another state, contact Attorney Tracey Wood right away. Attorney Tracey Wood has been very successful in challenging prior drunk driving convictions.

What To Expect

If you were arrested for drunk driving or driving under the influence of a drug, controlled substance, or other narcotic for the first time, you probably want to know what to expect when you hire a criminal defense lawyer from Van Wagner & Wood. Click here for a list of some of the more important things that you will need to do right away.

FAQ's: Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin Drunk Driving Laws

What to do first: submit your case right away.

Then take your time to read through the information that we have provided for you on our website, under the drunk driving (OWI DUI DWI) menu. There you will find answers to many of your questions.

Drunk driving is a very serious offense in Wisconsin. By having one of Madison's Best Lawyers at your side, you can rest assured that you will have done all that you can possibly do to ensure the best outcome given all of the facts and circumstances of your particular situation. Remember - every case is different, and you should not rely upon a friend to tell you how the law applies to you - ask for expert advise - ask the attorneys at Van Wagner & Wood.

Van Wagner & Wood's criminal defense lawyers defend people against drunk driving in the state of Wisconsin. For a list of the courts where these attorneys appear most often, please visit criminal defense lawyer of Wisconsin.

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