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Brookfield DUI Lawyers

1. Butin & Williams: If you are accused of a drunk driving offense in Wisconsin you may face long term consequences. Convictions for drunk driving offenses remain on your driving record for life and have additional serious ramifications for an otherwise law abiding citizen. It is very important that you speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney immediately after being arrested for drunk driving. Wisconsin law provides that an individual arrested for a Prohibited Alcohol Concentration or refusal violation has 10 days to make a request for a hearing or license suspensions/revocations will occur within 30 days. We can assist you in making your hearing requests and will represent you in all hearings in order to challenge the immediate loss of your driver's license. Drunk driving charges can range from non criminal forfeiture violations to misdemeanors or felonies. The charges you face will depend on a variety of factors, from your prior record to whether an accident causing even minor injury to another was involved. * First or repeat operating a motor vehicle under the influence and operating with a prohibited alcohol concentration * Homicide by operating a motor vehicle under the influence or prohibited alcohol concentration * Causing injury or great bodily harm by intoxicated use of a motor vehicle or prohibited alcohol concentration * Implied consent refusals to submit to testing * Operating a motor vehicle with a detectable amount of a restricted controlled substance Penalties for these violations include long term insurance increases, significant fines, revocation of a driverÕs license, alcohol assessment and mandatory treatment/education. For criminal or repeat offenses penalties may include, mandatory jail or prison sentences, installation of ignition interlock devices and vehicle forfeiture. Given the serious and harsh penalties associated with a drunk driving conviction, you need aggressive and experienced lawyers who have the trial experience, knowledge of the law and familiarity with the science required to successfully defend your case.
2. French, Sydne:

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   If so, you have some tough consequences to face.Ê Your job may be in jeopardy because the Department of Transportation (DOT) or Motor Vehicles (DMV) can suspend your driving privileges even before the case is resolved in court. What it takes to Win Defense of individuals facing drunk driving charges is a highly technical and specialized area of practice. It requires thorough knowledge of the relevant legal standards, the trial and pre-trial procedures governing the admission of evidence, and a thorough understanding of the rates of alcohol absorption, distribution, elimination, and its effects on the human body. It also requires a working knowledge of the various devices used by police to test and measure the level of alcohol in the body, and how to discredit and expose field sobriety tests for what they really are Ñ nonscientific, highly subjective and unreliable tests designed for failure. To fight your case head on, you need a lawyer well versed in these areas, and one who knows how to win these types of cases.

3. Kim & LeVoy: Anyone who drinks alcohol and drives a motor vehicle risks being arrested and charged with drunk driving.ÊLaw enforcement officers everywhere have stepped up their efforts to keep intoxicated drivers off the road. One common misunderstanding is that a person needs to be "drunk" in order to be arrested for this offense. The reality is that many people are arrested for drunk driving after having only a few drinks. Unfortunately, a brief lapse in judgment can result in long-term negative consequences such as jail, a criminal conviction, and the loss of your driving privileges for an extended period of time.
4. Michael Jackelen: In today's society, a vehicle is a necessity. ... protect your right to own and operate a vehicle. His first line of defense is to challenge the reason that you were stopped. There are bad stops! There are many things that you need to do before appearing in front of a judge.
5. Penegor Law Office: You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.