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...
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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...
Do you have to talk to the police if you’re pulled over for OWI?
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | May 20, 2021 | OWI
There's no denying the fact that an OWI conviction, or operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, can wreak havoc on various aspects of your life. From Wisconsin employers doing background checks to you being able to retain your driver's license, there are many...
The problem with breathalyzers
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Apr 14, 2021 | OWI
Breathalyzer tests are used to measure the level of alcohol in someone's breath. They're often used in traffic stops when someone is suspected of driving under the influence. They are a useful tool in helping keep roads safe, and they've been used since the 1950s. In...
A new device makes it easier to identify illegal drugs
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Jan 19, 2021 | OWI
Officers in Wisconsin have a new tool that they can use to identify illegal drugs. In the past, officers had to take a physical sample to figure out what they were dealing with. Now they can identify hundreds of illegal drugs in seconds. How does the new device work?...
What are the facts about drunk driving during the holidays?
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Dec 23, 2020 | Blog, Criminal Defense, OWI
In the state of Wisconsin, hundreds of people die in drunk driving accidents every year. Other states have similar statistics, particularly around the holidays. To fight the epidemic of drinking and driving, some states, like Michigan, have launched initiatives to...
Wisconsin man faces 6th OWI charge
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Dec 14, 2020 | OWI
A 49-year-old man is facing his sixth Operating (a motor vehicle) While Under the Influence of an Intoxicant (OWI) charge. In addition to the OWI charge, the Wisconsin resident has also been charged with battery to a law enforcement officer and resisting arrest. A...
A Wisconsin lawmaker was charged with an OWI in 2018
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Nov 16, 2020 | OWI
A local newspaper has recently revealed that a Wisconsin lawmaker was charged with an OWI in 2018. This was technically his second OWI offense, but since the first OWI happened over a decade ago, the 2018 charge was treated as a first offense. In the state of...
What are the penalties for OWI in Wisconsin?
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Jul 3, 2020 | OWI
In Wisconsin, the term for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is OWI, which stands for Operating While Intoxicated. If you get a conviction for OWI, the penalties often vary depending on whether you have prior convictions. You may experience harsher...
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