DUI Penalties in Wisconsin

Waukesha, Wisconsin DUI Penalties Attorney

If convicted of drunk driving, you face the suspension of your license, fines, and jail time. Depending on your driving record, the court may order you to install an ignition interlock device, attend alcohol counseling classes, and impound your car. Additionally, your insurance premiums will increase, you'll have a criminal record, and you could lose your job if your employer is unwilling to allow you to take leave to serve any jail sentence imposed on you. At the law office of Craig Kuhary, I counsel and defend people arrested on a OWI or DUI charge. Regardless of whether it's your first DUI or your second or third, I can often work with the court in order to reduce the charges or sentence against you.

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If you've been arrested for DWI, contact drunk driving attorney Craig Kuhary today to schedule a confidential consultation to discuss the options available to you and to learn how I can help you.

OWI DWI DUI Penalties in Wisconsin

In general, if convicted of DUI in the state of Wisconsin, the following penalties apply:

First time DUI: a fine between $150 and $300; a 6 to 9 month suspension of your driver's license; no jail; can apply for an occupational license to drive to and from work or school.
Second DUI within 10 years of first DUI: a fine between $350 and $1,100; a 12 to 18 month revocation of your driver's license; 5 days to as much as 6 months in jail; eligible for an occupational license with the installation of an ignition interlock device. SR-22 insurance required.
Third DUI within 10 years of first DUI: a fine between $600 and $2,000; a 2 to 3 year revocation of your driver's license; 30 days to as much as 1 year in jail; eligible for an occupational license 90 days after license revocation begins; installation of an ignition interlock device. SR-22 insurance required.
Fourth DUI within 10 years of first DUI (Felony): a fine between $600 and $2,000; a 2 to 3 year revocation of your driver's license; 60 days to 1 year in jail; eligible for an occupational license 90 days after license revocation begins; ignition interlock device required. SR-22 insurance required.
Fifth DUI within 10 years of first DUI (Felony): a fine between $600 and $10,000; a 2 to 3 year revocation of your driver's license; 6 months to 5 years in prison; installation of an ignition interlock device. SR-22 insurance required.

In each case, your penalties could double if you have a minor in the car with you at the time of your arrest. Operators of commercial vehicles are considered legally drunk if their blood alcohol content (BAC) is .04 or higher, a lower BAC than that for other drivers. Additionally, the court will order an alcohol assessment in most cases and may seize your vehicle.

Installation of an Ignition Interlock Device

An ignition interlock device (IID) works like a breathalyzer and attaches to your car. In order for the car to start, you must first blow into the IID. If you register over .02, your car will not start. Additionally, the IID records the date and time of each test. In some cases, drivers may be required to periodically blow into the IID while they're driving. If the IID records a BAC over .02 while you're driving, the car will shut off. In order to get an occupational license, you will be required to install an IID at your own expense.

Contact DUI Penalties Attorney Craig Kuhary Today

A DUI conviction can create a number of legal and financial complications in a person's life. Before agreeing to a plea bargain, contact DUI defense attorney Craig Kuhary today to discuss your case and learn how I can help you.