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Unlike the first OWI offense in Wisconsin, if you have a second offense within ten years of your first offense, it will be charged as a crime. Wisconsin increases the penalties for anyone caught transporting a minor under 16 while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
Call Bayer Law Offices today at (414)-939-9650 or contact us online to schedule a meeting with our DUI/OWI penalties attorney in Milwaukee!
In Wisconsin, OWI stands for Operating While Intoxicated, the legal term for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The penalties for an OWI conviction in Wisconsin vary depending on the number of prior offenses and other factors. Here is an overview of the penalties:
5th and up are Felony charges with harsher penalties than a 4 offense OWI.
Penalties are often doubled if a minor under the age of 16 was in the vehicle at the time of the offense.
Penalties and revocation are also doubled for causing great bodily harm or homicide by intoxicated use if an unborn child is in the vehicle at the time of the offense.
If you have received a second offense OWI 10 years after your first offense in Wisconsin it will be a traffic ticket and not a criminal case. This means you will not face jail time.
You can apply immediately for an occupational driver’s license.
If you were charged with an OWI causing injury it will increase the severity of the penalties for your DWI. A number of variables will determine the charges.
Contact Bayer Law Offices today to schedule a FREE consultation with our Milwaukee criminal defense attorney!
Huber is a privilege that allows an inmate to go to work while they are incarcerated. The judge must grant Huber and then the jail will verify the employment and determine whether all requirements are met. If your OWI case requires a confinement sentence the Milwaukee OWI attorney at Bayer Law Firm will help you get Huber work release if you are eligible for it.
In some cases, for an OWI confinement the county jail will allow electronic monitoring, or a house arrest. In order to determine if you are eligible for electronic monitoring they will look at the level of the offense and your personal situation.
Bayer Law Firm in Milwaukee is committed to assisting you with all incarceration issues including electronic monitoring.
If you are convicted of a criminal OWI charge you will be subject to putting an IID in your vehicle(s). This is the breathalyzer device that requires you to blow into it in order to drive.
Anyone whose operating privileges have been suspended or revoked may apply for an occupational license to drive between home and work or school.
If you have an OWI criminal conviction in the state of Wisconsin, except for a 1st offense or 2nd offense after 10 years, there is a waiting period before you can get an occupational driver’s license. This time period can range from 45 – 120 days depending on the offense.
Along with fines and suspensions, a DUI can also affect your insurance rates. Depending on how far back your insurance company looks, you could see an increase in your policy. Typically, after an OWI a driver will need to have an SR22 certificate filed with the state DMV from your car insurance provider. This is often needed to get a license reinstated and will be required for 3 years, which means your insurance rates could be affected for 3 or more years.
Start your defense with our DUI/OWI penalties lawyer in Milwaukee!
Unlike the first OWI offense in Wisconsin, if you have a second offense within ten years of your first offense, it will be charged as a crime. Wisconsin increases the penalties for anyone caught transporting a minor under 16 while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
Call Bayer Law Offices today at (414)-939-9650 or contact us online to schedule a meeting with our DUI/OWI penalties attorney in Milwaukee!
In Wisconsin, OWI stands for Operating While Intoxicated, the legal term for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The penalties for an OWI conviction in Wisconsin vary depending on the number of prior offenses and other factors. Here is an overview of the penalties:
5th and up are Felony charges with harsher penalties than a 4 offense OWI.
Penalties are often doubled if a minor under the age of 16 was in the vehicle at the time of the offense.
Penalties and revocation are also doubled for causing great bodily harm or homicide by intoxicated use if an unborn child is in the vehicle at the time of the offense.
If you have received a second offense OWI 10 years after your first offense in Wisconsin it will be a traffic ticket and not a criminal case. This means you will not face jail time.
You can apply immediately for an occupational driver’s license.
If you were charged with an OWI causing injury it will increase the severity of the penalties for your DWI. A number of variables will determine the charges.
Contact Bayer Law Offices today to schedule a FREE consultation with our Milwaukee criminal defense attorney!
Huber is a privilege that allows an inmate to go to work while they are incarcerated. The judge must grant Huber and then the jail will verify the employment and determine whether all requirements are met. If your OWI case requires a confinement sentence the Milwaukee OWI attorney at Bayer Law Firm will help you get Huber work release if you are eligible for it.
In some cases, for an OWI confinement the county jail will allow electronic monitoring, or a house arrest. In order to determine if you are eligible for electronic monitoring they will look at the level of the offense and your personal situation.
Bayer Law Firm in Milwaukee is committed to assisting you with all incarceration issues including electronic monitoring.
If you are convicted of a criminal OWI charge you will be subject to putting an IID in your vehicle(s). This is the breathalyzer device that requires you to blow into it in order to drive.
Anyone whose operating privileges have been suspended or revoked may apply for an occupational license to drive between home and work or school.
If you have an OWI criminal conviction in the state of Wisconsin, except for a 1st offense or 2nd offense after 10 years, there is a waiting period before you can get an occupational driver’s license. This time period can range from 45 – 120 days depending on the offense.
Along with fines and suspensions, a DUI can also affect your insurance rates. Depending on how far back your insurance company looks, you could see an increase in your policy. Typically, after an OWI a driver will need to have an SR22 certificate filed with the state DMV from your car insurance provider. This is often needed to get a license reinstated and will be required for 3 years, which means your insurance rates could be affected for 3 or more years.
Start your defense with our DUI/OWI penalties lawyer in Milwaukee!
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"I was facing a fair amount of time as a guest of the state at the graybar hotel. Atty Bayer fought the good fight for me. He found a potential loophole in the law that he felt could get the charge against me dropped. The judge did not interpret the law the way Atty Bayer did, so unfortunately I lost the case. But because of the fight Atty Bayer put up, combined with other contributing factors of my case, I only got 1 year as a guest of the state. Not bad for a 6th offense, in Milwaukee county. I swear by Atty Bayer. He is a great attorney, & a really compassionate & kind man."
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When confronted with an OWI charge or criminal charges, the situation can feel daunting and overwhelming. We are here to help you shape your path to a better outcome.
