Driving Under the Influence/Operating While Intoxicated

A DUI/OWI conviction is a life-changing event. If you are found guilty of driving under the influence, the consequences range from staggering fines to jail time. Additionally, you lose your driving privileges for a period of time, and depending upon your employer’s policies, your job may be affected, too. That’s why it’s important to consult with Culp Law Firm, LLC as soon as possible following your arrest. We’re here to help you and stand aggressively between you and a possible conviction.

Aggressive Representation

Our law firm provides the representation you need to mount a strong defense. We familiarize ourselves with every facet of your case. We’ll leave no stone unturned to discover any advantage on your behalf. The law lays out very specific grounds for how arresting officers must conduct the proceedings before, during, and after your arrest. As your lawyer, we look out for technicalities and discrepancies such as:

• Whether or Not the Officer Had Probable Cause
• Whether or Not the Officer Followed Procedure
• What the Road Conditions Were
• How Field Sobriety Tests Were Conducted
• When the Breathalyzer Was Last Calibrated

Remember, time is of the essence in putting together a strong defense. Schedule your consultation as soon as you can following your arrest. Our law firm is on your side.

Serious Fines and Penalties

First Offense OWI in Wisconsin:

• Revocation of driver’s license 6 TO 9 MONTHS
• Fine from $150 TO $300
• Additional OWI surcharge $435
• MANDATORY Alcohol and Other Drug Assessment (AODA)
• Ignition interlock device (IID) requirements (FOR BAC .15% OR ABOVE OR REFUSALS)
• High-risk driver status resulting in INCREASED INSURANCE rates and SR-22 verification
• Occupational licenses require IID installation and service charges, fines for non-compliance UP TO $1,000 for repeat offenders
• License reinstatement fee after revocation $200
• Penalties including UP TO ONE YEAR IN JAIL for failure to comply with Occupational license requirements

You may be at risk of additional penalties

Second Offense OWI in Wisconsin

• 5 days to 6 months in jail
• Driver’s license revoked 12-18 months
• $350-$1100 in fines plus $435 driver improvement surcharge
• 12-18 months required ignition interlock device (IID) in vehicle
• $250 alcohol and drug assessment
• Travel ban to Canada and problems traveling abroad in European Union

You may be at risk of additional penalties

Third and Subsequent Offense OWI in Wisconsin

• Significant jail time
• Substantial costs and penalties

For more specific information about the fines and penalties go to the Penalties Chart

Remember, time is of the essence in putting together a strong defense. Schedule your consultation as soon as you can following your arrest. Our law firm is on your side.