When authorities in Washington County, Wisconsin, charge you with a drug-related offense, it may upend many parts of your life if that charge leads to a conviction. Depending on the charge you face and the details of your arrest, you may have to pay steep fines and...
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When is an ignition interlock device mandatory after an OWI?
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Apr 20, 2023 | Criminal Defense, OWI
When a Wisconsin charge of operating while intoxicated results in a criminal conviction, even first-time offenders face hefty consequences. Jail time is a possibility, and drivers who receive OWIs also face fines and driver’s license revocations, among other...
Can you receive a felony for an OWI in Ohio?
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Apr 18, 2023 | OWI
In most OWI cases, you receive a misdemeanor charge if a court convicts you. However, under certain circumstances, driving under the influence can lead to a felony charge on your record. Having a felony can cause difficulties, such as negatively impacting your ability...
When do authorities have grounds to conduct a vehicle search?
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Feb 20, 2023 | Criminal Defense, OWI
During a Wisconsin traffic stop, the law enforcement officer who pulls your car over may ask if he or she may look through it. Unless certain circumstances exist, you maintain the right to refuse the request to search your vehicle, so it pays to know when you do and...
Can your landlord evict you for an OWI?
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Dec 7, 2022 | OWI
Receiving a charge for operating a vehicle while impaired can be nerve-wracking for an otherwise law-abiding motorist. One split-second decision to get behind the wheel after a few drinks now fills your future with uncertainty, but you can take the best next steps by...
Is it possible to trick an OWI test using loose change?
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Nov 16, 2022 | OWI
When you are sitting in your dorm, you may welcome company from other students on your floor. After all, college students in Wisconsin and across the country love to swap stories and dole out advice. If someone tells you to put a penny in your mouth after a night on...
What happens if you refuse a breath test?
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Oct 29, 2022 | Criminal Defense, OWI
Pulling over for a police officer may lead to serious problems. The officer may ask you to partake in roadside sobriety testing to ensure you are not driving under the influence. Under state law, whether you are guilty of driving under the influence or not, you may...
How risky is it to tamper with an ignition interlock device?
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Aug 13, 2022 | OWI
Few things can interfere with your immediate future more than operating a vehicle while impaired. After all, an OWI conviction can lead to significant legal and life penalties, such as losing your driving privileges. Eventually, though, you may be able to regain them...
Underage drunk driving and absolute sobriety
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Dec 27, 2021 | Criminal Defense, OWI
Whether you are a teen who recently started driving or you are the parent of a driver under the age of 21, you need to familiarize yourself with the strict drunk driving laws in this state. Every year, many young people have their lives upended as a result of drunk...
Enhanced OWI penalties in Wisconsin
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Jun 17, 2021 | Blog, OWI
Some states refers to impaired driving as OWI or operating while intoxicated. Regardless of how it is named, all of them work to combat drunk driving with stiff penalties. Even first-time offenders in Wisconsin don't always get off easily, and they may face enhanced...
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