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    Understanding OWI Laws in Wisconsin

    Understanding OWI Laws in Wisconsin

    OWI Attorney in Wisconsin: Expert Guidance from Angela Olson Facing an Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) charge in Wisconsin can be overwhelming and confusing. Attorney Angela Olson, a Wisconsin-based legal expert, breaks down the complexities of OWI laws, penalties,...

    Court Efforts

    I want to express my gratitude to Angela for her efforts in court.  For the last 4 years, I have been in a dark place and terrified that I would lose my son and he would be robbed of his father. She showed me that is not an absolute certainty. I feel hope again that I...

    Counting OWI Prior Offenses in Wisconsin

    Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) charges in Wisconsin differ in severity based on how many prior OWI charges the defendant has. That is, an OWI-1st offense may be charged as misdemeanor, whereas an OWI-4th offense is charged as a felony.* The question is, then: How...

    Sentencing Arguments in Wisconsin

    A Wisconsin judge will determine the ultimate sentence that one will face if convicted of a crime. The judge must consider arguments of: the State (prosecutors), the defense attorney, the defendant speaking on his/her own behalf, and the results and recommendations of...

    Maximum Sentences in Wisconsin

    Wisconsin has felonies and misdemeanors, which are categorized by their “class.” The Class of the felony or misdemeanor determines the maximum penalty for that charge. Felonies are more serious than misdemeanors (and because they are more serious, will have more...

    Court TV Appearance

    Angela was called to give commentary on a first degree homicide case of national recognition on CourtTV. Angela joined her colleagues from all over the country to review the defense of a major criminal case in Dunn County, Wisconsin. This was a great opportunity for...