In Wisconsin, homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle is a Class D or Class C felony depending on previous OWI/DUI offenses. You need a defense attorney who can humanize you for the jury and understand the science behind law enforcement's BAC testing ..read more

A fourth OWI/DUI conviction carries serious fines and penalties, including a potential lifetime driver s license revocation. Get more information on these cases from a board-certified intoxicated driving defense specialist ..read more

Did you know that after you receive a Notice of Intent to Suspend Operating Privileges or Notice of Intent to Revoke Operating Privileges, you have just 10 business days to request an administrative hearing or you could lose your driver's license? Let's cover what you need to do to keep your driving privileges ..read more

Mistakes during a legal blood draw could lead to false positives. Here is a demonstration of how long it takes an iodine antiseptic swab to dry on the skin, which can affect the final lab results. Errors like these play an important role in crafting an OWI defense strategy ..read more

A New Jersey Supreme Court ruling on drug recognition expert (DRE) testimony could change the way defense attorneys approach drunk and intoxicated driving cases in the future. Learn about State v. Olenowski ..read more

OWI/DUI (operating while intoxicated/driving under the influence) is a serious offense that can have devastating consequences. Despite this, there are many myths and misconceptions surrounding OWI/DUI. In this blog post, we will debunk some of the most common OWI/DUI myths. Myth #1: You can only be arrested for OWI/DUI if your BAC is 0.08% or higher. This is not true. In Wisconsin, you can be arrested for OWI/DUI if your BAC is 0.08% or higher, or if you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs to the extent that you are less safe to drive. This means that you can be arrested for OWI/DUI ev ..read more

Blood draws are a routine part of medical care, but in drunk driving cases, the process takes on a new level of significance. If the phlebotomist cleanses your arm and fails to wait the appropriate length of time, called the dry time, before inserting the needle, the sample may be compromised. Why would a phlebotomist make such a mistake? Let s start by differentiating between the antiseptic wipes used in medical and legal blood draws. Medical Vs. Legal Blood Draws Medical blood draws are different from legal blood draws. In medical blood draws, the antiseptic wipes used to cleanse the arm bef ..read more

In Wisconsin, it is unlawful to operate a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs. If law enforcement catches you driving drunk, one of the immediate and notable repercussions is the potential loss of your driver s license. When you re stopped under suspicion of Operating While Intoxicated (OWI), you will likely be asked to take a chemical test. If the results of this test are 0.08 blood alcohol concentration (BAC) or greater, you might be given a Notice of Intent to Suspend Operating Privilege (Form MV 3519). If your license is at risk of suspension, you may have the opportunity to op ..read more

In July, top minds in the field of drunk driving defense converged in Chicago for the National College for DUI Defense (NCDD) 2023 Summer Session. The theme of this year s seminar, The Art of Not Guilty: Advanced Methods of Storytelling, Narrative and Persuasion, provided a deep dive into the art of winning a not guilty verdict in a drunk driving case. For three days, DUI defense professionals immersed themselves in learning, networking, and the art of trial advocacy. This course was the brainchild of NCDD Dean, Course Creator, and Course Director of the NCDD 2023 Summer Session, Attorney Andr ..read more

Have an ignition interlock device (IID) installed in your vehicle? You may need to get ready to smile for the camera. Under a new Wisconsin law, drivers whose IID has an end date of 2024 or later will be required to have a camera feature on the IID. Drivers will be notified regarding how and when they will receive the new equipment. Ignition Interlock Devices in Wisconsin An ignition interlock device (IID) measures breath-alcohol concentration. The device is installed in a vehicle and the driver must blow into a mouthpiece before the vehicle will start. In Wisconsin, IID are required for: Repe ..read more