Wisconsin Penalties and Sentencing
Wisconsin Penalties and Sentencing
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Wisconsin’s OWI/DUI Laws and Penalties
Wisconsin prohibits a person from operating a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Wisconsin has established minimum and maximum penalties for OWI convictions based upon the number of prior offenses within the last ten years (or within a lifetime for third offenses).
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A motorist can be convicted of an OWI (operating while intoxicated) (also called “DUI” or “driving under the influence”) for operating a vehicle while under the influence or with a BAC of .08% or more
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Wisconsin Second-Offense OWI/DUI Penalties
A second DUI offense in Wisconsin or OWI (driving under the influence or operating while intoxicated) carries strict penalties, fines, jail time and suspension or revocation of your driver’s license.
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Here is what you should know about the administrative and criminal penalties for those convicted of a third offense OWI/DUI in Wisconsin.
Special DUI Cases
Special DUI Cases
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What Is a Felony OWI in Wisconsin?
Normally, an OUI is a misdemeanor in Wisconsin. But if the offender has several prior convictions or the current OUI involves injuries or deaths, felony charges are likely
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Wisconsin's Drugged Driving Laws
How Wisconsin's DUI/OWI laws apply to drugged driving
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Wisconsin’s Underage OWI Laws and Penalties
Wisconsin’s “Not a Drop” law prohibits any driver under the age of 21 years old from operating a vehicle after consuming alcohol. An underage driver with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of more than 0.0% but less than .08% can be convicted of an underage OWI.
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Wisconsin’s Implied Consent Laws and Refusing a Blood or Breath Alcohol Test
In Wisconsin, if you get pulled over for a DUI (driving under the influence) and the officer asks you to take a blood, breath, or urine test, do you have to take one? What happens if you refuse?
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Wisconsin’s Open Container Laws, Penalties, and Consequences
Read about Wisconsin's open container of alcohol rules and the penalties you'll face for an open container ticket.
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Wisconsin's Boating While Intoxicated (BWI) Laws and Penalties
Wisconsin law prohibits operating a motorboat while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Read about how the offense is defined and the penalties you'll face for a conviction