Manitowoc County WI OWI / DWI Lawyer

The offense of drunk driving in Wisconsin is termed Operating While Intoxicated or OWI. It can also be referred to as Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of an Intoxicant. In parts of the country a drunk driving offense is called Driving While Intoxicated or DWI. The charges are comparable and can result severe penalties and long-term consequences.

Just because you have been arrested does not mean you are guilty. It is important to realize that you still have legal rights and an experienced Wisconsin OWI/DWI lawyer will protect those rights and help guide you through the legal process. Time is critical, so contact a qualified DWI defense attorney immediately.

Manitowoc DWI Lawyer Walter Piel believes that each client is innocent and it is the state's burden to prove guilt. In your defense, he will thoroughly research your case, challenge evidence, analyze maintenance records of breath and blood testing equipment, interview witnesses and review the arrest report for errors in police procedure and policy. Walter Piel will make the prosecution prove its point beyond a reasonable doubt. If it cannot, there is a chance your WI DWI charges could be reduced or your case dismissed.

Manitowoc County WI DWI Lawyer Walter Piel will review the details of your specific case for free. He will discuss legal options, drunk driving penalties and his fees with no obligation. To schedule a meeting, fill out the consultation request form to the left or call toll free (877) 384-1384. Inquiries are invited 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Wisconsin DWI law stipulates that if you refused to submit to a breath test during an arrest for driving while intoxicated in Manitowoc County, WI or you took and failed the test, you will automatically lose your driver's license. This process is separate from the DWI case and may occur even before your first court date.

You have the right to request an Administrative Hearing and challenge the suspension or refusal revocation of your license. In most cases, you must file a written request within 10 days of the date of your arrest. Failure to act in a timely manner will result in the automatic suspension or revocation of your driving privileges.

Hiring a qualified DWI attorney will help ensure that your rights are protected at the hearing and improve your chances of keeping your driving privileges. Time is very critical, so contact Manitowoc DWI Attorney Walter Piel now and ask him to schedule a hearing and represent you.

Being found guilty of first offense driving while intoxicated in Wisconsin could result in fines, court costs, loss of driver's license, financial surcharges and fees, significantly higher auto insurance premiums and a mandatory alcohol assessment. A second offense could lead to a mandatory jail sentence.

A second, and subsequent, DWI in Wisconsin is considered a crime. Having two or more DWI convictions would result in a criminal record, which could lead to limited employment opportunities, an inability to open a credit account and restricted travels to certain countries. Canada is utilizing improved data sharing with the U.S. to better enforce its long-standing policy of denying entry to those with a criminal record, even if it is for misdemeanor DWI.

The penalties for drinking and driving in Wisconsin change frequently, making it even more important to hire experienced drunk driving defense attorney Walter Piel.

The Piel Law Office focuses on criminal law, especially drunk driving defense. Manitowoc County DWI Attorney Walter Piel has handled more than 750 WI OWI/DWI cases and taken more than 100 cases to a jury trial during his fifteen years in private practice. That court and trial experience could make a positive difference in the outcome of your case.

Manitowoc DWI Lawyer Walter Piel graduated from the University of Stevens Point and earned a law degree from the University of Nebraska. He interned with the Portage County District Attorney's Office and clerked with the Nebraska Department of Transportation legal department enforcing the state's drunk driving Implied Consent Law. Both positions added to Walter Piel's knowledge of DWI arrests and help him understand and anticipate both sides of a case.

Attorney Walter Piel is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the State Bar of Wisconsin (Criminal Law Section) and the Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He continues to develop his legal knowledge through seminars and intensive programs such as the Wisconsin Public Defender Trial Skills Academy and an Advanced Cross Examination Course at the National Criminal Defense College.

For immediate help with your driver's license and a free initial review of your WI DWI, contact Manitowoc County DWI Lawyer Walter Piel by calling (877)-384-1384 or filling out the consultation request form to the left. All inquiries are confidential and there is no obligation, so call now.