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,...

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

Criminal Charges 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...

You have rights as a criminal defendant

The law changes every day in aspects of arrests, searches, seizures, warrants, blood tests and countless other issues. Regardless of whether you are facing drunk driving or a more serious criminal misdemeanor or felony charge, Angela Olson Law is here to help. Angela...