Racine Criminal Defense Lawyer
There are serious potential consequences to drunk driving offenses in Wisconsin, including hefty fines, jail time, car impoundment, suspension of your driver's license and alcohol counseling classes. If you have been arrested or charged with an OWI or DWI, you need to contact me, attorney Robert W. Keller, as soon as possible. You need an attorney who has the experience to represent you.
I am a qualified Wisconsin OWI/drunk driving attorney , with more than 15 years of experience in criminal defense. I thoroughly understand Wisconsin OWI laws and have the skills to represent you. I can seek to have your case dismissed due to reasons such as improper administration of field sobriety tests, blood/urine tests or lack of probable cause. I will gather all police reports and talk with the prosecution about any plea deals. We can then discuss together whether taking a plea deal or going to trial is the best outcome for your situation.
You must discuss your case with me immediately. You only have 10 days to request a hearing to challenge a driver's license suspension. I can represent you at the administrative hearing. I can also help you request a temporary license for school and employment purposes.
OWI/DWI Consequences
Consequences of an OWI or DUI conviction in Wisconsin can include the following, depending on the number of offenses:
- First OWI: $150-$300 fine, six-nine months driver's license revocation
- Second OWI (within 10 years): $350-$1,100 fine, 12-18 months driver's license revocation, up to six months jail time
- Third OWI (within 10 years): $600-$2,000 fine, two-three years driver's license revocation, up to one year jail time
- Fourth OWI (within 10 years): felony, $600-$2,000 fine, two-three years driver's license revocation, up to one year jail time
- Fifth OWI (within 10 years): felony, $600-$10,000 fine, two-three years driver's license revocation, up to five years jail time
In addition, penalties can include an ignition interlock device being placed on your car. This would require you to blow into a Breathalyzer device to start your car. If your BAC (blood alcohol content) is over .02, then your car will not start. Some drivers are even required to blow in the device while they are operating the car. If your BAC is over the limit, the car will automatically shut down.
Contact Me
Please contact me as your DUI/OWI attorney to discuss your case. I will offer you my initial comments free of charge. If you wish to retain me as your Racine criminal defense lawyer, I will provide you with knowledgeable, experienced, and aggressive representation in a professional manner.
Robert W. Keller, Attorney at Law
913 South Main Street
Racine, WI 53403
Phone: (262) 632-0632
Fax: (262) 633-5059
Representing clients charged in southeastern Wisconsin, including Racine and Kenosha counties and Milwaukee.