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PENALTIES FOR RECEIVING A SECOND OWI IN WISCONSIN

Admin • August 11, 2016
Woman Put Penalties For Traffic Violation — Eau Claire, WI — Cohen Law Offices
If you’ve already gotten an OWI in the past, it is important to know what the penalties are for a second offense. This ensures that you are less likely to have the issue again, and if it does happen, you will know what to expect. Here are some of the criminal penalties for a second OWI offense in Wisconsin: 

FINES

The first criminal penalty you may face for a second DUI or OWI is a fine ranging from $350 to $1,100, in addition to the court costs. A surge fine of $355 is also added. The prices may vary depending on the county.

JAIL TIME AND PROBATION

You will also receive probation and a minimum of five days in jail. Depending on the severity of the offense, you could spend up to six months in jail. The factors used to determine sentencing include your driving record from the past 10 years, whether there were other passengers in the vehicle, and whether anyone was hurt or killed.

ALCOHOL TREATMENT AND PREVENTION

Other penalties include mandatory attendance of an alcohol treatment program and installation of an ignition interlock device in your vehicle. This device will force you to breath into it to test your BAC before starting your car.

Now that you know the possible penalties of a second OWI offense, it is important to avoid getting one. If you have already been charged with a second offense, our OWI lawyers may be able to help lessen the penalties. Contact Cohen Law Offices, LLC to discuss your case today.