A man has been charged for the 19th time after allegedly traveling the wrong way on an interstate highway in a neighboring state. The Wisconsin man has been charged many times before with drunk driving, both in his home state and elsewhere, and it appears his license has now been canceled. There has been no court date set publicly, and it is unclear whether the man will be in police custody in the interim.  According to state patrol, it appears the 58-year-old man was seen on Aug. 28 traveling north in the southbound lanes of Interstate 35. State troopers pulled him over and apparently wi ..read more

A Milwaukee man is under arrest here in Wisconsin after two hit-and-run crashes were attributed to him, according to local sources. Wisconsin police arrested the 70-year-old man, who is now charged with DUI. It is unclear whether he remains in police custody at this time or if he has retained defense counsel. No court date has been announced.  According to the report, around 6 p.m. on Sept. 1, the man's vehicle was seen heading northbound in Whitefish Bay. Officers on the scene were informed that vehicle had been involved in two earlier hit-and-run crashes, and it had been the subject of ..read more

A man is facing serious charges following an accident that killed a motorcyclist in Dane County. Wisconsin authorities arrested the 22-year-old man after the Aug. 6 accident that claimed the life of a 46-year-old man. The younger man is believed to have been drunk behind the wheel, so he faces a charge of homicide by DUI. Court records do not list the man's defense representation at this time.  According to the accident report, it appears the man struck the motorcyclist when the other driver was stopped at a traffic light in Springfield. The force of the impact killed the motorcyclist on ..read more

Stress affects most people and can come about for various reasons. Some people may feel stressed in their home environments, about work or health issues, or about financial matters, for example. The manner in which people choose to handle stress can either alleviate the negative feelings or, in some cases, make them worse. For some, consuming alcohol is a way that they try to handle stress, but often, the effects of alcohol do not help the problem overall. In fact, alcohol abuse and alcohol use disorders can stem from overusing alcohol as a way to cope with stress. Are you or a loved one ..read more

A man who has been charged some nine times with drunk driving has been charged again following a motorcycle accident, according to local sources. The 52-year-old Wisconsin man was set to return to court on Sept. 3 to face the DUI charge stemming from the Aug. 20 accident. His bond was set at $25,000, and it is unclear whether he remains in police custody at this time.  According to the complaint, around 3 a.m. the morning of Aug. 20, police in Fox Crossing discovered an abandoned motorcycle that was dug into a pile of dirt as though the driver had been attempting to mount the cu ..read more

A man has been charged following the death of a motorcyclist in Madison, according to local sources. Wisconsin police in Dane County arrested a 22-year-old man believed to have been drunk driving at the time of the accident that killed a 46-year-old man. So far, it does not appear he has retained a criminal defense attorney, but he remains in jail against $5,000 bail.  According to the limited information provided in the report, it appears the 22-year-old man was driving his vehicle on Aug. 2 when the accident occurred. Apparently, the man struck the 46-year-old motorcyclist when he was s ..read more

A man accused of killing a pedestrian while he was drunk behind the wheel is facing serious charges, according to local sources. The accident took place in Algoma on Aug. 12, and the man was apprehended the same day. He now faces a count of hit and run resulting in death. It is unknown if he will be separately charged with drunk driving.  According to the report, the 44-year-old man was apparently driving back from a bar in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, with his wife when he reportedly struck a pedestrian at the corner of Mayberry Manor and Witzel Avenue. The pedestrian, who has not been named ..read more

A 24-year-old woman has been arrested and is facing numerous charges following a recent traffic stop that is said to have occurred in Wisconsin. Being accused of drunk driving can be stressful enough as is, and the ramifications for a conviction for similar charges can carry serious penalties. When additional charges are included, such as possession of a dangerous weapon, the potential consequences may only increase in severity. According to reports, authorities initiated the traffic stop at around 4 a.m on a recent Saturday. Although no further information was provided pertaining to the natur ..read more

If you have recently been charged with drunk driving, you likely have a lot of concerns on your plate. At the top of that list of concerns is doing your best to avoid serious consequences, including a conviction for the DUI charge. As a result, you want to do what you can to prepare for your upcoming court appearances and case overall. Working on your criminal defense strategy is certainly an important part of your ordeal. However, it is also wise to not focus solely on the big picture and to remember that the details also matter. In fact, how you appear in court could have ..read more

Losing control of a vehicle and veering off the road can be a scary experience under any circumstance. Even if a driver walks away from the crash relatively unscathed, dealing with the aftermath could still prove intimidating, especially if allegations of wrongful behavior arise. One person has been arrested and accused of drunk driving following an incident in which a vehicle veered off a bridge and crashed into a lake in Wisconsin. The incident reportedly began after authorities claimed to have received information about an erratic driver on a recent Wednesday evening. They say that the ..read more