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The penalties for OWI in Wisconsin can be severe, even if it's the first offense, which is why it's worth it to talk with an attorney in the Oconomowoc area after an OWI arrest. If convicted, OWI penalties could include 6-9 month license revocation, up to a $350 fine, a $435 surcharge and other penalties. Schedule a consult with our Oconomowoc OWI attorneys today from our nearby Brookfield office!
Reducing or dropping Oconomowoc OWI charges
First DUI penalties in Wisconsin are severe. From extreme fines, jail time, losing your drivers’ license to restricted rights, an OWI conviction can come with long-term consequences. Fee to plea lawyers don’t get it:
You Are Only Guilty If You Are Convicted®
Oconomowoc residents trust Grieve Law attorneys for the best criminal defense. 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 Oconomowoc, 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 Oconomowoc, 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 Oconomowoc, 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 Oconomowoc, 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 Ave, Oconomowoc, WI 53066
Police Department: 174 E Wisconsin Ave, Oconomowoc, WI 53066
Award-winning Oconomowoc criminal defense attorneys
Grieve Law offers flexible payment options to help you afford our best criminal defense attorneys to get your charges reduced or dropped. An informed decision about your defense attorney now is the best way to protect your future.
Our Oconomowoc criminal defense attorneys guide you every step of the way, from citation and trial to fighting for your rights in court. Grieve law attorneys are your best advocates anywhere, especially:
Affordable Oconomowoc OWI attorneys win cases across Waukesha County
Grieve Law criminal defense attorneys understand the laws and consequences for OWI charges vary by county and they have experience in Waukesha County to get your charges dropped.
Defending your rights is our top priority. At our Waukesha criminal defense firm, we’ve helped clients save thousands of dollars in fines and penalties by reducing their charges. Grieve Law offers free initial phone consultations for new criminal charges in Waukesha County.
Contact the Oconomowoc OWI lawyers at Grieve Law for your free consultation.
In Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, how long does an OWI charge stay on your record?
Whether it's a 1st, 2nd, 3rd charge for OWI, a Waukesha County resident could find it difficult to have an attorney get the OWI removed from her record because Wisconsin state statues regulate records so tightly.
