Author: Mark Eisenberg

Avoid an OWI if you plan to sleep it off in your car Going out to drink can create problems for you if you try to drive home. Your best case is to have a designated driver or call a taxi or ride service. Sometimes, you might decide to just sleep it off in your car. This will not always protect you from an OWI charge. If you do try to sleep it off, you will need to take extra steps to protect yourself. What Is Operating a Vehicle? OWI means “operating while intoxicated.”...

An experienced criminal defense attorney can help reduce or eliminate your jail sentence After you are charged with a crime, one of your first questions is whether you will have to serve time in jail. Ideally, the lawyer will help clear you of charges against you. When that isn’t possible, you still may have ways to avoid jail time. Experienced criminal defense counsel can give you the best chance to avoid time behind bars. Defending the Charges If you are innocent, your first...

Boating Under The Influence is a Crime in Wisconsin Boating is a popular summer pastime in Wisconsin – for residents and visitors alike. In some cases, boaters will bring alcohol or drugs with them on their excursions. Like driving under the influence, boating under the influence (BUI) is illegal in the state and our waterways are regularly patrolled by conservation wardens and police patrol boats looking for drunk or high boaters. BAC For Boating Under The Influence Same as OWI In our...

Possessing a weapon during a crime can enhance any penalties Wisconsin does not treat weaponry lightly. If you’re caught breaking the law, and it turns out you’re carrying a weapon that Wisconsin law would consider dangerous, you could face additional penalties or more severe charges. Even if you didn’t plan to use the weapon, you could still face extra consequences. A dangerous weapon by Wisconsin standards is basically a deadly weapon or one that could really hurt someone....

Know the impacts of Juvenile Incarceration If your child is facing juvenile charges in Wisconsin, you are likely worried about the present moment. What happens if he or she is incarcerated? Will your child be safe? While these are important concerns, you need to think about that child’s future too. Studies show many harmful effects that juvenile incarceration creates as children grow. Avoiding time locked up can be critical to your child’s development and future. Health...