Wisconsin DWI Lawyers in Racine County

Drunk driving in Wisconsin is termed Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of an Intoxicant, or OWI. It can also be referred to as Driving While Intoxicated or DWI. The legal limit for intoxication is defined as having a blood alcohol content of .08%, though a law enforcement officer can arrest you for OWI/DWI when impairment is suspected.

Driving while intoxicated in Wisconsin is a serious offense. The process of defending yourself in complex and the penalty for being found guilty includes both immediate and long-term consequences.

Having an experienced OWI defense attorney can make a difference in the outcome of your case. Racine County DWI Attorneys Richards & Hall understand the Wisconsin DWI court system and know the Wisconsin OWI/DWI laws well. While they do not condone drunk driving, Richards & Hall believes you still have rights and that you are innocent until proven guilty.

Racine, Wisconsin DWI Lawyers Richards & Hall will review your case, ask about your needs and goals and then develop the most appropriate and aggressive defense. They will challenge evidence, review the arrest report for errors, review the maintenance records of the breath or blood testing equipment and question witnesses. If the prosecution cannot prove every point of its case against you, there is a chance of getting the charges reduced or dismissed.

Racine County DWI Lawyers Richards & Hall will review your Wisconsin DWI at no cost, providing you with important information about your case, outlining your legal options and even discussing their fees. There is no obligation so contact Richards & Hall now by filling out the form to the left or calling (262) 632-2200.

Immediately after an arrest for suspicion of DWI/OWI in Racine County, the state will initiate a process to suspend your driver's license. You can fight the suspension by the requesting an administrative hearing with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. You must, however, make that request within 10 days of the date of your arrest or you will automatically lose your license.

The license suspension process is separate from the criminal DWI charges filed against you. In fact, if your license is suspended you will not get it back until the end of the suspension period, even if you are found not guilty of Wisconsin DWI. Having legal representation during the DOT hearing increases your chances of keeping your driving privileges. Time is very critical however, so to save your license, contact Racine DWI Attorneys Richards & Hall as quickly as possible.

Wisconsin DWI laws are very complex and there are a number of factors that make each case unique. Generally a first offense for drunk driving in Racine, Wisconsin can lead to driver's license suspension, hefty fines, a mandatory alcohol assessment and substantially auto higher insurance premiums. Under the certain circumstances, a first time offender can reduce the penalties if they enter an alcohol treatment program.

Your blood alcohol content, any prior DWI arrests and whether you caused an accident with injuries all influence the severity of the penalties. In addition, your blood alcohol content at the time of your arrest is linked to the court fines; the higher the BAC, the greater the fine. In some situations being found guilty of Wisconsin DWI can result in the installation of an ignition interlock device, long jail sentences and vehicle seizure.

A conviction for driving while intoxicated in Wisconsin means having an arrest record, which could hurt your employment opportunities, keep you from opening a line of credit and even prohibit you from traveling to Canada.

A DWI/OWI conviction with a BAC of .10% or higher will remain on your record forever. The state keeps record of arrests with a lower BAC for ten years. Prosecutors review the state records when seeking penalties for any new arrest.

Protect your future and contact Racine, Wisconsin DWI Attorneys Richards & Hall. They will aggressively defend you and try to keep your record clean.

Racine DWI Lawyers Richards & Hall practice criminal defense law, especially drunk driving defense. They are permitted to practice law in state and federal courts, including the U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin, the U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin, the U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals and the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Richards & Hall will provide you with intelligent and aggressive representation with the express goal of winning your case. The law firm will thoroughly investigate of your case and then use their experience and courtroom skills to make every factual and legal point in your defense.

Mark D. Richards has been involved with over 75 criminal jury trials and is a former District Attorney. That experience gives him great insight into both sides of a Wisconsin DWI, and provides you a great advantage in the courtroom.

Mark Richards is a member of the Wisconsin Bar, the Racine County Bar Association, the Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Indigent Defender Panel in Milwaukee. He is a Court Commissioner on the Racine County Circuit Court and is on the legal committee of the National Organization for Reform of Marijuana Laws. Mark Richards earned his undergraduate degree and juris doctorate from the University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Christy M. Hall has represented numerous clients accused of drunk driving in Wisconsin. She is a member of the Wisconsin State Bar, the Racine County Bar Association, the Milwaukee Division of the Indigent Defender Panel, the Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. She has been elected to the Racine County Bar Association Board of Governors.

Christy Hall received an undergraduate degree with honors from the University of Wisconsin - Parkside and a juris doctorate from John Marshall Law School in Chicago.

For additional information about the law firm and to learn more about your case, contact Racine County DWI Lawyers Richards & Hall by calling (262) 632-2200 or filling out the consultation request form to the left. There is no obligation, and the sooner you seek legal representation, the better the chances of winning your case and saving your driver's license.