Did you know that if you were not driving a car, you can still face an OWI charge in Wisconsin? Even if the car was not in motion, a person can still be convicted of drunk driving. This is because, in addition to driving a vehicle, Wisconsin law makes it illegal to operate a vehicle while intoxicated. Under Wisconsin law, to “operate” a vehicle means to physically manipulate or activate any of the controls necessary to put the vehicle in motion. For instance, a intoxicated person can still be arrested if the vehicle was parked but the key was in the vehicle ignition and switched on.
There exists defenses to any OWI charge. If you face OWI charges, contact Wyosnick Legal, LLC. Whether you are a Wisconsin or Illinois resident, Nils’ expertise and experience as both a former prosecutor and now criminal defense attorney, ensures you have the best legal representation available in the Midwest.