Drunk Driving Charges

Wisconsin Supreme Court: Police Can Stop You for Littering, Arrest You for OWI

December 14, 2015
Drunk Driving Charges

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…

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Can Lawful Driving Be Grounds for a Traffic Stop?

August 3, 2015
Drunk Driving Charges

In criminal defense, when we talk about “reasonable suspicion of criminal activity,” we’re talking about just that: reason to think that a crime has been committed. In the context of traffic stops, a police officer must have reasonable suspicion to…

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3 Things to Know About Ignition Interlock Devices in Wisconsin

June 18, 2015
Drunk Driving Charges

Like other states, Wisconsin has increased drunk driving penalties in recent years to include ignition interlock devices, or IIDs. These devices prevent you from driving if they detect alcohol on your breath. At Kim & LaVoy, S.C., we understand the…

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