Wisconsin DUI Laws

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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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Wisconsin’s DUI 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?
Wisconsin’s Alcohol Open Container Laws and Ticket Penalties

Read about Wisconsin's open container of alcohol rules and the penalties you'll face for an open container ticket.
Wisconsin's Boating While Intoxicated (BWI) Laws and Conviction 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

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