The demerit point system is a way of keeping track of the moving traffic violations on your record. Points apply to your driving record upon conviction on charges of a traffic violation. You can face license suspension if you accumulate a sufficient number of points....
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Calibration issues can affect breath test results
Wisconsin has implied consent laws, so if a police officer suspects you of OWI and pulls you over, you may find yourself facing a breath test. Although courts often rely on the outcome of these tests, accuracy issues might cast doubt on breath test results, which, in...
Are OWI checkpoints legal in Wisconsin?
If you travel frequently for work or pleasure, you may have encountered a sobriety checkpoint. At these temporary roadblocks, officers stop all or a random sample of vehicles to determine if drivers may have blood alcohol concentrations above the legal limit. You...
White collar crime convictions may result in harsh sentences
White collar crimes encompass many offenses such as tax fraud, insurance fraud, money laundering and embezzlement. A person charged with one or more of these offenses might feel that pleading guilty might result in a small prison sentence. However, many people...
3 of your most important rights
After an arrest, police officers and prosecutors tend to do everything possible to make you believe you do not have rights. We see many people who fall victim to this type of persuasion. One of the best things you could do after an arrest would be to learn and...
What you need to know about Wisconsin’s open container law
Like with most other places, Wisconsin law prohibits the possession of open containers of alcohol. During these uncertain economic times, though, some Wisconsin bar and restaurant owners have started offering carry-out libations. Before picking up a to-go booze...
Detailing your duty to retreat
If circumstances happen to place you into a potentially threatening situation in Madison, you may feel completely justified having to respond with force to defend yourself and/or others/ What do you say, then, if your actions subsequently come under criminal...
What are standardized field sobriety tests?
What happens if Wisconsin law enforcement pulls you over on suspicion of DUI? You may face field sobriety tests. This is one of the first tools they may use in an attempt to determine your sobriety level. There are several things to know about field sobriety tests....
A drug conviction may jeopardize your student aid
Obtaining a four-year college education is not cheap in the Badger State. In fact, for the 2018-2019 academic year, the average cost of in-state tuition was nearly $16,000. Fortunately, if you qualify, government-backed financial aid can help you cover tuition and...
Do I need an ignition interlock device?
Since drunk driving is very dangerous, all 50 states have stringent laws against the practice. However, each state has slightly different laws and slightly different penalties. It is important to be aware of the laws in Wisconsin. Like many states, Wisconsin has an...
