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Menomonie DUI Lawyers

1. McLario, Helm & Bertling: OWI Penalties Below are some of the typical consequences for first, second and third OWI offenses. However, each case is judged individually and exceptions may be made if seen in the best interests of the offender and the community. First Offense: * Fines: $150 to $300, in addition to a $355 OWI surcharge * Jail: No jail time for a first offense * License suspension: License revoked for 6-9 months * Occupational license: Granted immediately Second Offense * Fines: $350 to $1100, in addition to a $355 OWI surcharge * Jail: 5 days to 6 months in jail * License suspension: License revoked for 12-18 months * Vehicle immobilized or equipped with IID8 * Occupational license: Granted after 60 days or granted after 12 months if two or more OWI offenses are received within 5 years Third Offense * Fines: $600 to $2000, in addition to a $355 OWI surcharge * Jail: 30 days to 1 year in jail * License suspension: License revoked for 2-3 years * Vehicle immobilized, equipped with IID8 or seized * Occupational license: Granted after 90 days or granted after 12 months if two or more OWI offenses are received within 5 years
2. Bakke-Norman Wisconsin law provides that no person may drive or operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant or drug to a degree which causes the person to be incapable of safely driving. In addition, no person may drive or operate a motor vehicle with a prohibited alcohol concentration, which is generally an amount of 0.1% or greater of alcohol in the body. The law refers to both "drive" and "operate" because a person can be charged with operating while intoxicated even if the vehicle is not actually moving at the time of the contact with police.
3. Peter Morin: You have the right to be arraigned without unnecessary delay - usually within two court days - after being arrested. You will appear before a judge who will tell you officially of the charges against you at your first arraignment. At the arraignment, an attorney may be appointed for you if you cannot afford one, and bail can be raised or lowered. You also can ask to be released on personal recognizance, even if bail was previously set.