Wisconsin DUI Laws

If you’ve been arrested for DUI / DWI in Wisconsin, the first thing you should do is talk with an experienced Wisconsin DUI lawyer!  Wisconsin DUI laws are complex and an experienced Wisconsin DUI lawyer will be able to negotiate the best possible outcome.  Call 1.855.700.0754 for a FREE Wisconsin DUI consultation with a local DUI lawyer.

Like all other states in America, the BAC legal limit in Wisconsin for individuals over 21 is .08%.  Wisconsin does have a zero-tolerance law meaning anyone under the age of 21 will be charged with DUI for a BAC greater than .02%.  The commercial BAC limit in Wisconsin is .04%.  Anyone found to have a BAC higher than these limits will be charged with DUI in the state of Wisconsin.

Yes, Wisconsin does have a enhanced or aggravated DUI charge if your BAC limit is over 0.15%

Wisconsin DUI laws include “implied consent”, which means you are required to submit to field sobriety tests or chemical testing, or you will face serious consequences.  In the State of Wisconsin, you can have your licence revoked for a year if you refuse to submit to a field sobriety or chemical test.

Unlike some other states, Wisconsin DUI laws do not allow confiscation of vehicles.

Yes, Wisconsin DUI laws require the use of ignition interlock devices upon a 2nd DUI conviction.

A first time DUI conviction in Wisconsin can cost between $7,000 – $10,000.

Yes, definitely.  If you are convicted of DUI / DWI in Wisconsin, your insurance could increase by $3,600 to $6,000.

In the state of Wisconsin, first time DUI offenders do not have to serve any jail time.  However, subsequent DUI’s  in the state of Wisconsin do have jail time requirements.