Drunk Driving Charges

Criminal courts in Wisconsin increasingly recognize the need for addiction treatment. That goes for drugs and alcohol.In fact, there are currently 31 treatment courts for OWI offenders in Wisconsin, and the state's first OWI treatment court opened in Waukesha County...

It's common knowledge that alcohol and certain prescription medications are not supposed to be mixed -- particularly if you're planning to drive. Prescription drugs for pain, anxiety and depression typically have alcohol-related warnings on the bottles, as well as...

Wisconsin has a reputation as a state where beer flows freely. While that may be true in one sense, the reality is that law enforcement in Wisconsin is cracking down on drunk driving.There are heavy penalties for operating a vehicle while intoxicated -- for repeat and...

People throughout Wisconsin have been there -- they had one too many drinks and need to drive home. Getting behind the wheel while intoxicated can lead to serious consequences, but you should know that if you find yourself in this situation, and if a police officer...

A bill that would increase penalties for repeat OWI offenses is receiving major support from Wisconsin lawmakers. The bill was passed unanimously in the state Senate in November, and police organizations have also voiced their support for the measure.In early...

If you don't know whether you should submit to a blood-alcohol test in Wisconsin, you are not alone.An important thing to understand is that under Wisconsin law your driver's license could be revoked if you refuse a breath or blood test. Still, as a recent OWI case...

Ignition interlock devices -- otherwise known as IIDs -- are increasingly part of the penalties for drunk driving convictions in Wisconsin and nationwide. In addition to preventing you from operating your vehicle if alcohol is detected on your breath, installation of...

The Wisconsin legislature is considering three bills that would increase penalties for people convicted of drunk driving.A quick breakdown of the proposed legislation: One bill would establish a five-year minimum prison sentence for individuals convicted of homicide...

The area around a person's home, in legal terms, is called the curtilage. This area is constitutionally protected from warrantless search and seizure. For example, a police officer would generally need a warrant to enter and search your yard, your private garage or...

What gives a police officer the right to stop your vehicle? Basically, the officer must have reason to suspect that a violation has been committed, but what constitutes reasonable suspicion is not always clear.For example, the Wisconsin Supreme Court recently ruled on...