Attorneys in the Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, area can help residents arrested for OWI. Possible first-offense OWI charges include a $300 fine, a $435 surcharge, 6-9 month license revocation and other consequences. Schedule a consult with our Menomonee Falls OWI attorneys today from our nearby Brookfield office!
Reducing or dropping Menomonee Falls OWI charges
Facing your 1st offense OWI in WI can lead to extreme fines, jail time, loss of drivers’ license and restricted rights. These penalties can have long-term consequences on your future. Fee to plea lawyers don’t get it:
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Grieve Law attorneys are known for creating the strongest defense for criminal charges in Menomonee Falls. Our attorneys have experience including:
- Reduced OWI charges
- Dropped OWI charges
- Underage OWI
- Marijuana OWI
- OWI with a Minor
- Prohibited Alcohol Concentration
1st Offense OWI Penalties
A first OWI offense in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin is a civil offense with severe penalties including a $150-$300 fine, a 6-9 month driver's license revocation, possible ignition interlock device installation, mandatory SR-22 insurance, an Alcohol and Other Drug Assessment and additional consequences such as travel restrictions, increased insurance rates and job loss.
2nd Offense OWI Penalties
A 2nd offense OWI in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin is a criminal charge with severe penalties including 5 days to 6 months in jail, $350-$1100 in fines plus a $435 driver improvement surcharge, a 12-18 month driver's license revocation, a 12-18 month ignition interlock device requirement, a $250 alcohol and drug assessment fee, a travel ban to Canada and issues traveling in the European Union and lifelong higher rates for SR22 high-risk auto insurance and other insurance types.
3rd Offense OWI Penalties
A 3rd OWI in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin is a criminal charge with severe penalties, including 45 days to 1 year in jail, $600-$2000 in fines plus a $435 driver improvement surcharge, a 2-3 year driver's license revocation, a 1-3 year ignition interlock device requirement, absolute sobriety for an occupational license, a legal BAC limit of .02 for life, travel restrictions to Canada and issues traveling in the European Union, and inclusion of all prior OWI offenses regardless of how long ago they occurred.
A 4th offense OWI in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin is a Class H felony with penalties of 60 days to 6 years in jail, up to $10,000 in fines, a 2-3 year license revocation, and a lifetime revocation if previously convicted within 15 years, while a 5th offense OWI is a Class G felony with a presumptive 18-month prison term, up to $25,000 in fines, similar license revocation conditions, and the same ignition interlock and absolute sobriety requirements.
Our OWI attorneys in Wisconsin will get you the best outcome with the strongest defense possible. Grieve Law attorneys use their knowledge of drunk driving and criminal law to provide exceptional legal counsel and unbeatable litigation.
Where to Go for Court: W156 N8480 Pilgrim Rd., Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
Police Department: W156 N8480 Pilgrim Rd., Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
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Affordable Menomonee Falls OWI attorneys win cases across Waukesha County
The laws and consequences for an OWI charge vary by county, Grieve Law criminal defense attorneys have experience in Waukesha County to get your charges dropped.
Defending your right is Grieve Law’s top priority. At our Waukesha criminal defense firm, we’ve helped clients save thousands of dollars in fines and penalties by reducing their charges. We also offer free initial phone consultations for new criminal charges in Waukesha County.
Contact the Menomonee Falls OWI lawyers at Grieve Law for your free consultation.
In Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, how long does an OWI charge stay on your record?
Attorneys in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, can help fight for Waukesha County residents� rights during OWI proceedings, but even if conviction and say, $2,000 in fines is avoided, the OWI charge could remain on the resident�s record for life.