A recent policy change at the Milwaukee County House of Corrections has led to the re-introduction of “electronic monitoring” for those convicted of OWI or other misdemeanor offenses. Electronic monitoring, sometimes called “the bracelet” allows non-violent offenders to serve their jail time at home and at work. To be eligible, the sentencing court must allow …
Last month the issue of whether a nonconsensual blood draw requires a search warrant was addressed by the United State Supreme Court in Missouri v. McNeely, 569 U.S. __ (2013) (decided April 17, 2013). The following is the Court’s holding: “The question presented here is whether the natural metabolization of alcohol in the bloodstream presents …
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Wisconsin law requires a driver who has been found guilty of an OWI/drunk driving offense (or found to have probably committed such an offense by a Department of Transportation administrative law judge) to have their driving privileges suspended or revoked for at least 6 months. To reinstate your driving privileges you must comply with Wisconsin …
Your license has been suspended because of an OWI, how to get reinstated Read More »
National studies indicate 95% of charged criminal cases result in some kind of negotiated settlement commonly known as a “plea bargain.” The criminal justice system could not function if every defendant exercised their right to trial – there are simply not enough courtrooms, judges, jurors or prosecutors to try every case. However, the government has …
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Como ex fiscal, el abogado Adams se experimenta con una variedad de delitos. Esta amplia experiencia le ha dado la capacidad de defender mayoría de los delitos denunciados por el gobierno. Si usted ha sido arrestado o acusado de un crimen, llame a su oficina para hablar con un abogado que habla español ahora. (414) …
Traditionally, Wisconsin has had less-stringent penalties for drunk driving offenses. However, in the last five years the state has toughened these laws. Still, Wisconsin only imposes fines, not jail time, on most Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) 1st offenses. However, these 1st offenses still carry a stiff fine, embarrassment, costly demerit points, and the social stigma …
In 2010, Wisconsin law enforcement made 35,577 arrests for OWI/drunk driving offenses. Like any task performed numerous times, OWI/drunk driving investigations vary in how well they are performed. If you were arrested for an OWI/drunk driving offense, and believe you were not intoxicated or that the police erred in their investigation, it is important to …
