DWI/OWI Defense
OWI and DWI convictions can carry stiff penalties; the financial repercussions can persist long after your day in Court. An experienced, effective Defense Attorney familiar with the nuances of Criminal-Civil Traffic Laws can be your greatest ally. The cost of doing nothing will likely end up being much greater than the cost of retaining effective counsel. Hire a competent, capable Defense Attorney with OWI/DWI expertise. Attorney Peter D. Ploetz has over 20 years of experience helping Milwaukee area drivers with Drunk Driving violations. Multiple OWI or Drunk Driving offenses often lead to jail time for those convicted. To reduce or avoid jail time altogether it is essential to have an attorney experienced in negotiating, and using the law to your advantage. PloetzDefense has a long history of helping Milwaukee area residents facing OWI and drunk driving charges. Attorney Ploetz works to reduce or avoid jail time through a detailed understanding of the law, and an effective, strong pleading of your individual case.
In most Drunk Driving/OWI allegations, jail time is mandated by State Statute. By act of the Wisconsin State Legislature, a fourth time OWI allegation will be quite possibly a felony matter for an accused individual. OWI penalties, though relatively light by national standards, are substantial in the State of Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Web Site sets forth the following penalties:
Testimonials
-Criminal OWI-3 charge dismissed after Jury Trial after Defense Counsel successfully asserted Defense that defendant was not properly identified as the actual operator of the motor vehicle in question.”
-OWI-1 charge amended to Reckless Driving on basis that actual BAC was under the legal limit at the actual time of alleged driving.
