Yes. You have the right to refuse field sobriety test (FST’s). Refusing field sobriety tests, such as the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus Test (HGN test), the Walk and Turn Test, the One Leg Stand test, will not result in an automatic loss of driving privileges. Source:...
One of the most unfortunate consequences of a conviction for an OWI is that the offense will be reflected permanently on a driver’s driving record. Source: https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/safety/education/drunk-drv/ddlaw.aspx
In Wisconsin, Absolute Sobriety is also referred to as the “zero tolerance”, “strict sobriety” or “Not a Drop” law. It states that it is illegal for anyone under 21 years of age to drive a vehicle will any amount of alcohol in their system. Wisconsin law states that...
If you violate the terms of your bail/bond intentionally, you will be charged with bail jumping in the state of Wisconsin. Depending on the details of your case, this crime can be considered a misdemeanor, or a felony. Penalties of bail jumping vary, but often include...
If law enforcement has a “reasonable suspicion” that you are driving while intoxicated, then they can pull you over. Examples of incidents that could lead to reasonable suspicion of intoxication include drifting between lanes or over the “fog” line, slow driving,...
In Wisconsin, burglary is a Class E felony. If convicted, you will face up to 12.5 years in prison, and a fine of up to $25,000. Under the Wisconsin Statutes, burglary is defined as “intentionally” entering a place without consent, “with an intent to steal or commit a...
