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Attorney Tracey A. Wood wins appeal of refusal conviction on grounds of an illegal stop, illegal search & illegal seizure based on probable cause for stopping a suspect for drunk driving. Attorney Christopher T. Van Wagner wins acquittal (not guilty verdict) in case involving multiple charges for sexual assault. |
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wisconsin drunk driving CheckpointsDo check points nail drunk drivers?Attorney Christopher T. Van Wagner commenting
Channel 3000 of Madison, Wisconsin investigated whether Wisconsin uses check points to nail drunk drivers, and if so, if those check points are effective. Wisconsin is one of a handful of states that prohibit checkpoints, while its neighbors (Illinois, Iowa and Indiana) use checkpoints to stop cars and arrest those driving while under the influence. State Trooper Collins said that Wisconsin should use checkpoints as one of its tools to stop drunk driving, as well as enforcement of laws and education for OWI enforcement.
Attorney Van Wagner also identified other issues with checkpoints: they educate the person paying attention, who is unlikely to be a drunk driver; personal discretion could mean drunken drivers go free; illegal stops and arrests will get thrown out of court; and lastly, it is likely only the first time drunk driving offender that is caught on a major highway, those driving drunk on a second or third time aren't driving on the major highways. Drunk Driving Laws Changes in Wisconsin Laws Arizona vs. Gant Legal Drinking Age Underage Drinking Laws Underage Drinking and Driving BAC - Blood Alcohol Concentration Legal Blood Alcohol Limits Types of Tests OWI Tests Facts Refusing A Drunk Test Blood Alcohol Tests Forced Blood Draws Prohibited Alcohol Levels Arrest For Drunk Driving Felony Drunk Driving Penalties: Suspension Save Your Driver's License Ignition Interlock Devices Sentencing Guidelines Jail Prior Convictions Appeals Challenging Prior Convictions Statistics - Wisconsin OWI FAQ's What to Expect Books - Drunk Driving Defense Attorney Christopher Van Wagner Attorney Tracey A. Wood Van Wagner & Wood Firm FREE Consultation Contact Us Attorney Christopher Van Wagner said, "If the goal is to an effective reduction in the number of drunken drivers on the road, then its a failure. If they want a success they would put more unmarked police cars on the road to stop erratic drivers at the time you expect to see them." Wisconsin State Trooper validated, stating that one of the most effective ways police find and arrest drunk drivers is through saturation patrols. |
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