Wisconsin recently increased the penalty for a 5th or 6th OWI offense. The mandatory minimum sentence used to be 6 months in jail. It has now been increased to a mandatory minimum of 18 months in prison. This new law takes away a judge’s discretion to do what they believe is right in a particular case.
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- Methamphetamine: Dangers and HelpMethamphetamine (or Meth) is becoming a serious problem in our community. This has caused law enforcement and Judges to take a harder stance against people who get caught in possession of meth. Meth is considered such a dangerous drug that our state legislature has classified the possession of meth as a felony, even if it’s […]
- Ignition Interlock DevicesIf you get convicted of an OWI – 1st offense, and your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.15 or higher, Wisconsin law requires that you have an ignition interlock device (IID) installed in your vehicle. The IID is also required for anyone convicted of an OWI – 2nd offense or higher, no matter what the […]
- Enhanced Penalties for OWI 5th and 6thWisconsin recently increased the penalty for a 5th or 6th OWI offense. The mandatory minimum sentence used to be 6 months in jail. It has now been increased to a mandatory minimum of 18 months in prison. This new law takes away a judge’s discretion to do what they believe is right in a particular […]