Drivers in Wisconsin and throughout the country can be charged with a DUI even if they are impaired by legal medication. This is because individuals who are drowsy, dizzy or unable to focus on road conditions can be a danger to themselves and others. In some cases,...
Common defenses if you are charged with OWI
Drunk driving is a serious and deadly problem here in The Valley and across the rest of Wisconsin. In 2018, 199 people died in alcohol-related motor vehicle crashes, accounting for nearly one out of every three highway fatalities. Drunk driving charges are known as...
What happens right after a DUI arrest
Many motorists in Wisconsin wonder what happens in the time immediately following an arrest for suspicion of DUI. The police could take many different actions after apprehending the driver. For some drivers, it may be their first time being arrested, so the experience...
Practice Responsible Drinking and Safe Driving this Holiday Season
The holidays are here, and for many, that means celebrating with family, friends, and copious amounts of alcohol. Alcohol inhibits a driver’s ability to perceive his or her environment and stay within his or her lane, making the driver a danger not only to others on...
What are the Top 5 States for Drunken Driving?
States where the most people drink and drive Although drunken driving doesn’t occur as often as it did in the past, this activity remains one of the most common criminal offenses. About 290,000 Americans suffered injuries in 2013 auto accidents that involved...
What Should You Do After Being Arrested for DUI?
What to Do – and Not to Do – in the Hours, Days and Weeks That Follow Being arrested on suspicion of DUI can be a disorienting and traumatic experience. If you’re not prepared for it, there’s a good chance that you could do or say something that increases the...
