If you're pulled over for OWI in Sussex, an experienced OWI attorney could help you improve your odds in the legal process. If convicted of first offense OWI, the usual maximum penalties include a $300 fine, license revocation for up to 9 months, and other penalties. Schedule a consult with our Sussex OWI attorneys today from our nearby Brookfield office!
Reducing or dropping Sussex OWI criminal charges
First time OWI drunk driving charges in Sussex come with harsh penalties. The extreme fines, jail time, loss of drivers’ license and restricted rights you face can have harmful, long-term consequences on your future. Seek help from an experienced Wisconsin drunk driving defense law firm to minimize your charges and penalties. Fee to plea lawyers don’t get it:
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When you’re facing criminal charges in Sussex, get the best defense possible with Grieve Law attorneys. Our lawyers 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 Sussex, 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 Sussex, 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 Sussex, 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 Sussex, 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: 174 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Oconomowoc WI, 53066
Sussex Police Department: N63W24335 Main Street, Sussex WI, 53089
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In Sussex, Wisconsin, how long does an OWI charge stay on your record?
For a first offense OWI in Waukesha County, the fine could be $435 for a Sussex resident, but possibly even more troubling could be an OWI listed on his record permanently.