If you have been charged with operating while intoxicated (OWI/ DUI) it is
important that you contact an OWI defense attorney immediately.
If you have been arrested and charged with a OWI / DUI in Wisconsin,
you only have ten days after notification of a driver's license suspension
to challenge the suspension. Failure to promptly challenge the suspension will result in a license suspension while your case is pending. Likewise, failure to timely demand a hearing on a test refusal allegation will result in a license revocation for a minimum of one year. DWI / DUI has become a hot button political issue
in Wisconsin and across the
nation. In recent years fines, license revocations and mandatory jail terms for
OWI convictions have increased dramatically. You can no longer afford to
represent yourself in an OWI case or hire an attorney unfamiliar with recent changes to the law and hope for the best. Additionally,
depending on your driving record and previous OWI history, you could face jail,
the loss of your license, or even prison if convicted. At the House Law Office,
we work with prosecutors and the court in exploring alternatives to harsh
sentences and the extended loss of driving privileges in OWI cases when all possible
avenues for dismissal or reduction of charges have been exhausted.
If you've been charged with drunk driving, it's important to contact an experienced OWI/DUI lawyer as soon as possible to challenge the
suspension of your license. Our office will prepare all necessary paperwork and
take whatever steps are available to try and dismiss or reduce the charges and
sentence against you.
When an OWI Charge Must be Challenged
Despite what police would like the public to believe, breathalyzers are not
infallible. Additionally, if an officer does not have reasonable suspicion to
pull someone over, the charges against them will likely be thrown out of court.
Arresting officers are also required to administer a field sobriety test
according to certain prescribe procedures. If they fail to adhere to proper
protocol, an OWI arrest may be thrown out as well. Additionally, it is important to review any prior criminal convictions for OWI related offenses where a person was not previously represented and it may be unlawful to use that as a prior offense for charging purposes.
If the circumstances surrounding an OWI arrest make it advisable to
challenge your arrest, we have the investigative and forensic resources needed
to expose violations of proper procedure, poorly maintained or improperly
calibrated breathalyzers, and constitutional violations of our client's rights.
Avoid Making Mistakes that could Create Additional Legal Difficulties
The House Law Office is dedicated to helping people facing OWI charges. For
most people charged with OWI, it is their first contact with the legal system.
Once you contact our office, we will take over your case. We can represent our
clients in court and often, they do not even need to make an appearance on
first offense charges.
Individuals charged with driving while intoxicated face serious
consequences. Those consequences include sudden license suspension, increased
insurance premiums, fines, jail time, and the loss of employment where a
driver's license is required.
Questions about and OWI arrest? Contact the The House Law Office
At The House Law Office, we understand that people make mistakes. We also
know that mistakes should not follow people around forever. If you have been
charged with operating while intoxicated, operating with a prohibited alcohol
concentration, or operating with a detectible level of a restricted controlled
substance, please contact The House Law Office. We are dedicated to providing
quality representation to clients throughout Wisconsin.
Links to further information related to OWI offenses:
OWI Penalties
Field Sobriety Tests
The Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and OWI Convictions
Ignition Interlock Devices