If you're arrested for OWI in Waukesha County, finding a reliable attorney in the Waukesha area could help you minimize any potential penalties for a first-offense OWI if you're convicted. You're only guilty if you're convicted. Conviction penalties could include thousands of dollars in fines, license revocation, and other penalties. Schedule a consult with our Waukesha OWI attorneys today from our nearby Brookfield office!

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Reducing or dropping Waukesha OWI charges

Facing first time OWI drunk driving charges in Waukesha comes 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. Fee to plea lawyers don’t get it:

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Grieve Law attorneys are known for putting up a fierce fight for your rights when you’re facing criminal charges in Waukesha. 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 Waukesha, 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 Waukesha, 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 Waukesha, 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 Waukesha, 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.

 

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Award-winning Waukesha criminal defense attorneys

Settling for a cheap lawyer isn’t always your best course of action. Grieve Law knows no one plans for the expense of beating a criminal charge so we offer flexible payment options to help you afford our top criminal defense attorneys. Don’t let the consequences of a criminal charge impact your lifetime earning potential-choose the best criminal defense attorney, choose Grieve Law and protect your future.

At our Waukesha criminal defense firm, our attorneys guide you every step of the way, from citation to trial, interacting with the police and prosecution to fighting for your rights in court. Grieve law attorneys are your fiercest advocates anywhere, especially:

Affordable Waukesha City OWI attorneys win cases across Waukesha County

Laws and consequences vary by county. When you’re facing charges in Waukesha, you need a criminal defense attorney with Waukesha County experience.

In addition to saving our clients thousands of dollars in fines and penalties by reducing their charges, our top priority is defending your rights. We also offer a free initial phone consultation for all new criminal charges in Waukesha County.

Contact the Waukesha OWI lawyers at Grieve Law for your free consultation.