Wisconsin DUI Laws, Penalties, and License SuspensionWisconsin drunk driving laws have become more and more complicated and the penalties are more harsh that ever. The amount of alcohol a person can consume is becoming less and the effort to crack down on DUI's is rising. Most people arrested for drunk driving  have never been in trouble with the law before, this will be the first time they were handcuffed, put into the back of a police car, and tried by the state in court.
The DMV and court process is confusing and there is no room for even the slightest error. Knowing the laws, penalties, fees and process is extremely important. The biggest mistake you can make is assuming that you don't need to speak to a lawyer. DUIs are very complex and a lot is at stake. If you plead guilty to a DUI, your guilty. No reducing, no plea bargaining, just guilty. Give your case a change, talk to a lawyer. You can schedule a free, no obligation consultation with an attorney today by calling (877) 678-5640.
Wisconsin Laws
The following driving actions are illegal in the State of Wisconsin:
- All drivers with a BAC of .08 or higher.
- Under 21 with a BAC of .02 or higher.
- Commercial Vehicle Driver with a BAC of .04 or higher.
Wisconsin Penalties
First Drunk Driving Conviction
The first time you are arrested for drunk driving in the State of Wisconsin you will be fined up to $300 and your drivers license will be suspended for 6 months or more. If there was a driver under the age of 16 in the vehicle at the time of your arrest all penalties received will be doubled. You may be ordered by the court to pay an additional driver improvement surcharge of $355 in addition to your original fine.
Second Drunk Driving Conviction
The second time you are convicted of a DUI in Wisconsin you will be fined from $350-$1,100. You will also be sent to Jail for a minimum of 5 days or up to 6 months. Your drivers license will also be suspended for 1 year or more. If there was a driver under the age of 16 in the vehicle at the time of your arrest all penalties received will be doubled. You may be ordered by the court to pay an additional driver improvement surcharge of $355 in addition to your original fine. After your second conviction, all vehicles that have your name on the title or registration may be subject to immobilization or Ignition Interlock Device.
Third Drunk Driving Conviction
If you are arrested and convicted of drunk driving a 3rd time in the State of Wisconsin you will be fined from $600-$2,000. Your drivers license will also be suspended for 1 year or more. You will be sent to jail for a minimum of 30 days or up to 1 year. If there was a driver under the age of 16 in the vehicle at the time of your arrest all penalties received will be doubled. You may be ordered by the court to pay an additional driver improvement surcharge of $355 in addition to your original fine. After your second conviction, all vehicles that have your name on the title or registration may be subject to immobilization or Ignition Interlock Device.
Wisconsin Drivers License Issues
The State of Wisconsin has an implied consent law that requires all drivers on the roadways of the State to submit to a chemical test of their blood breath or urine if an officer of the law believes that the driver of a motor vehicle is under the influence of drugs, alcohol or both. If you refuse to submit to such a test you will lose your drivers license for up to 1 year on your first refusal. The penalties and fines associated with refusing to submit to a field sobriety test are equal or greater than being convicted of a drunk driving offense.
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has some very strenuous drunk driving laws. A DUI can cost you your drivers license, it caries heavy fines and penalties, and can even put you in jail. Follow the link to find out more information:
