Wisconsin OWI

I am a Wisconsin OWI defense attorney. Call me if you – or someone close to you – has been arrested for OWI / PAC. The penalties are severe if you are convicted. I offer aggressive legal representation if you face OWI, PAC or you want to appeal a conviction.

For a free initial consultation about your Wisconsin OWI case,
call me at 414-961-7007 from anywhere in Wisconsin

In Wisconsin OWI is the term that the courts use for the charge of operating a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant. That can be alcohol, drugs, prescription medication and more. You may be more accustomed to calling it DUI, DWI or drunk driving. Call me to discuss the circumstances of your arrest.

The penalties for being convicted of a Wisconsin OWI are severe and can change your life:

• A sentence to jail or prison
• Fines and court costs of thousands of dollars (depending on whether you have previous offences)
• Ignition interlock (it will now be court ordered on most first offenses)
• Loss of driving license
• Mandatory treatment
• Probation

Many people facing a Wisconsin OWI may think, “They got me” and they must accept the penalties. The reality is that there may be a defense against the charges. There may be a really good defense. Because each case is different and the results of each case are different, I make myself available for an initial discussion of your case. And I make this first meeting free of charge. I’m an aggressive defender and I am also rigorously honest. I will tell you how I see it and after I have collected enough information, I will tell you if a see a good defense.

Probable cause: If a see a defense against a Wisconsin OWI charge, I go after it aggressively. I may challenge the judgment the police officer or state trooper made in deciding to stop you on the roadside. There may be a challenge to the reason you were given a breath test on the side of the road. The legal term for these decisions by law enforcement is “probable cause.” The law also requires probable cause before you can be arrested. I will examine this area of your case closely. No lawyer can promise that there is a probable cause defense without investigating your case.

Implied consent and Wisconsin OWI: The law says that if you drive a vehicle in Wisconsin it implies you have consented to have your breath, blood or urine tested. The law also requires that the law enforcement officer who stops you to advise you of certain information prior to testing. It is printed on a form they carry and they are supposed to read it to you. Did they? Did they read it all? Did they add any information not on the form? If the law and procedures were not followed, the results of a test could be dismissed by a judge. I understand the nuances of the implied consent law.

A Wisconsin OWI conviction will change your life.
Call my law firm today at 414-961-7007.

Call me about a Wisconsin OWI in Milwaukee, Fond du Lac, Manitowoc, Sheboygan, Waukesha, Oshkosh, Sturgeon Bay, Port Washington, West Bend and Madison. Results vary from case to case. The discussion on this website is for informational purposes only and does not promise an outcome of any future case.