DUI in Milwaukee
According to a nationwide study conducted by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Wisconsin has the highest drunken driving rate in the country. Automobile accidents resulting from drivers operating their vehicles under the influence of alcohol comprised approximately 45 percent of fatal traffic collisions in Wisconsin in 2009, in which 238 people were killed.
In Milwaukee, Waukesha, and throughout Wisconsin, any driver operating his or her vehicle with a blood alcohol content of 0.08 percent or higher is considered to be driving under the influence (DUI).
DUI is a legal term employed when operators of motor vehicles drive while their blood alcohol content (BAC) exceeds the limit determined by driving statutes. These statues are based upon maximum standardized levels at which a driver can still drive safely.
Studies show that driving maneuvers such as steering, changing lanes, controlling speed, and braking are all risky at 0.08 percent BAC due to the impaired judgment and motor skills caused by alcohol.
Penalties for driving under the influence
Driving while under the influence of alcohol is a serious risk and puts the safety and lives of both the drunk driver and other drivers and passengers sharing the road in jeopardy. The penalties for committing this violation of traffic law vary depending upon the number of times the driver has committed the offense, if the drunk driver has caused injury, great bodily harm, or homicide, and whether or not the offender refuses a test of their blood alcohol content.
The penalties for driving under the influence in Wisconsin include:
- Fine or forfeiture ranging from $150 up to $100,000
- Jail time from five days up to forty years
- License suspension or revocation from 6 months to five years
- Alcohol assessment
- Demerit points for traffic violations
Ways our DUI lawyers in Milwaukee can help
At Hayes & Rothstein, the knowledge of our skilled DUI lawyers can be vitally important to the outcome of your DUI case. Your lawyer will study the evidence of your case thoroughly and file legal motions challenging questionable evidence such as the following:
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If you are convicted for driving under the influence, your lawyer can fight to protect your right to obtain an occupational license. In cases when a jail or prison sentence is mandatory, we aggressively advocate for minimum or moderate sentences. We also work towards mitigating incarceration and enhancing your chances to obtain an alternative disposition such as electronic or home monitoring or probation.
Contact the hardest working DUI lawyers in Milwaukee
If you were arrested for drunk driving near Milwaukee or Waukesha, you need an attorney with a reputation for winning DUI cases in Wisconsin. For a free initial consultation with a persistent Milwaukee DUI attorney, make an appointment at the law firm of Hayes & Rothstein.
