DUI

Defending Clients Accused of Drunk Driving 

The State of Wisconsin’s drunk driving laws and penalties are quite strict, especially after the first offense. The first OWI offense typically is a civil, not criminal, offense. Yet the penalties for first offense OWI misdemeanors often involve fines and a loss of a driver’s license for six to nine months. In comparison, second and third OWI offenses are felonies with mandatory jail time and an Ignition Interlock Device. In Wisconsin, a second or third offense OWI can result in a driver’s license revocation for life and up to six years in prison. The fourth and fifth OWI offenses carry even stricter penalties.

Green Bay WI OWI Attorney 

Because of these serious consequences, anyone charged with drunk driving can benefit from working with an OWI attorney. To achieve the best results in court, you need a law firm that can protect your rights and fight for you in court. Froelich Law Group of Green Bay, WI, helps clients avoid harsh penalties whenever possible. To start, Attorney Christopher Froelich will analyze your case to determine if a probable cause for arrest exists. 

Fighting for Your Rights

Attorney Christopher Froelich is confident and driven. He won’t hesitate to challenge any questionable police procedures or the conduct of the arresting officer. If law enforcement officers violated your constitutional rights, Froelich Law Group will file motions to dismiss the drunk driving charges. If the charges stand, then Froelich Law Group will for strive to achieve the lowest penalty guidelines for blood/breath alcohol concentration (BAC). He helps clients get occupational driver’s licenses if their driver’s licenses are suspended. With an occupational license, clients can continue to work or attend college and maintain their household. Froelich Law Group also arranges AODA (Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse) counseling for addiction treatment and support. 

Reduced DUI Penalties & Dismissed Charges

Froelich Law Group has successfully obtained dismissals and lower charges in drunk driving cases. Attorney Christopher Froelich gets results:

  • 45-day jail sentence, with fines and penalties, when the state requested 140 days jail
  • Successful collateral attack on prior OWI convictions, resulting in a lesser penalty
  • Dismissal of OWI fourth offense after cross-examining the arresting officer
  • Dismissal of OWI first offense after appealing a municipal court decision to circuit court

The legal blood/breath alcohol concentration limit in Wisconsin is 0.08. It is illegal for drivers to operate motor vehicles with a BAC higher than 0.08. Froelich Law Group, of Green Bay, WI, provides expert drunk driving defense to potentially get charges dismissed or lowered.

Individuals accused of a DUI or OWI may be eligible for an occupational license. An occupational license gives drivers the privilege of work-related, nonrecreational driving to maintain their employment and household.

An OWI (Operating While Intoxicated) becomes a felony at the fourth offense. Fourth and fifth offense OWI are likely to result in a prison sentence. Attorney Christopher Froelich helps individuals charged with drunk driving build a strong case.

Judges in Wisconsin drunk driving cases are required to order an Ignition Interlock Device in three circumstances. First, for all repeat OWI offenses. Second, for first-time OWI offenders with at least 0.15 percent BAC. Third, for all drivers at a traffic stop who refuse to give a blood sample or breath sample.

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