Wisconsin Attorneys Defending Drunk Driving Charges
At Sherman Law Offices, our attorneys have over 80 years of combined legal experience. If you have been charged with drunk driving, a traffic offense or any other criminal offense, you need a lawyer who will fight to have your charges reduced or dismissed. We will also assist you in reinstating your driving privileges. We understand the effects an OWI/DUI can have on your record and your livelihood, and we will proceed in a manner that is always in your best interests.
Questions about the law? Interested in scheduling a free initial consultation?
Contact our offices or Call Toll Free: 800-892-7732
Count your drinks. Be responsible. Recognize when you've reached your limit. Don't get behind the wheel. However, we understand that sometimes it is difficult to know when you have exceeded the legal limit. Please use this blood alcohol concentration (BAC) calculator.
For a first and third offense, the BAC limit is 0.08. For fourth offenses on up, the limit is reduced.
Legal process
- Contact our attorneys immediately — especially if you refused a test or blew over the legal limit.
- Protect yourself. Do not give any statements if you can help it.
- Know the system
- First offense: civil offense
- Second through fourth offense: jail
- Fifth offense: felony and prison
What happens after the charges?
The laws on drunk driving and OWI in Wisconsin are always changing. Clients are encouraged to contact our firm if you have any questions about the current status of the law.
The actual process varies depending on your circumstances. If necessary, we will appear in court for you. We will also work to get you out of jail and negotiate bond issues. We will obtain the police reports and determine possible defenses. We generally concentrate on the following defense issues:
- Was the stop was legitimate?
- Was the arrest was lawful?
- Do you have prior offenses?
- Are the offenses valid?
- Can the State use them to increase your penalty?
Our first goal is always to have your case dismissed, or at least reduced. We will explain the legal process and will pursue all remedies available to you, including obtaining an occupational license through administrative processes.
Field sobriety testing
Field sobriety testing (FST) occurs when an officer requests you to perform tests to determine if you are under the influence. FST is not mandatory. These tests can include:
- Walk and turn
- One leg stand
- Touch your nose
- Say the alphabet
- Counting backwards
- Horizontal gaze nystagmus (checking for rapid involuntary oscillation of the eyeballs)
- Preliminary Breath Testing (PBT)
These tests are not required. You can respectfully request to not perform these. Contact Sherman Law Offices for more information. We're happy to answer questions regarding the law and legal system or to schedule a free initial consultation.
Sherman Law Offices
Toll Free: 800-892-7732
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