Fighting All Criminal Charges In State And Federal Courts
With consequences such as prison, probation and fines on the line when facing criminal charges, it is essential the accused acts quickly to hire an attorney who can aggressively and effectively defend them. The Law Offices of Christy M. Hall, LLC, in Racine, Wisconsin, represents clients facing all types of criminal charges in federal and state courts. Contact her office today for a free consultation. Time Is Of The Essence Hire A Southeastern Wisconsin Trial Lawyer Today No matter what the potential criminal charge homicide, drugs, sex crimes, OWI, domestic abuse or something else it is important that you work with an attorney as soon as possible so your legal rights are protected. Police try to speak with criminal suspects without their lawyers present. Christy M. Hall can prevent her clients from saying something that can be used against them in court. Clients of Christy M. Hall will work with an attorney who is responsive to their needs. She takes the time to answer all of her clients’ questions, explain their options and create a defense strategy to address their goals for their unique situation.
It is important to quickly obtain experienced legal representation when facing OWI charges. Wisconsin law is extremely punitive toward people accused and convicted of drunk driving, with mandatory jail, prison,
Law Offices of Christy M Hall LLC
At the Law Offices of Christy M. Hall, LLC in Racine, Wisconsin, clients will receive aggressive legal representation from one of the region’s most successful defense trial attorneys. We handle every kind of OWI/DUI offense, including:
- OWI/DUI/DWI Underage drunk driving
- Driving while license suspended
- Criminal vehicular assault Vehicular homicide
Hit and run Traffic violations
Act Quickly To Preserve Driving Privileges In Wisconsin, anyone accused of operating while intoxicated has a 10-day window before the state Department of Motor Vehicles will take action to suspend their driving privileges if a breath or blood sample was not provided or if that sample was .08 or higher. Do not wait until this deadline has passed before contacting an attorney.
For commercial truck drivers or anyone who needs to drive to make a living, a loss of driving privileges could mean loss of a job, which is why it is important to work with a lawyer like Christy M. Hall, who has deep knowledge of Wisconsin drunk driving laws and knows how to forcefully advocate for her clients.
Harsh Penalties For An OWI Conviction
Some of the potential penalties for an OWI conviction in Wisconsin include: Jail time for second offenses and beyond, or even for a first offense if a minor child was in the car. A felony conviction for a fourth conviction if it occurs within five years of a previous offense, which means a prison sentence of longer than a year. Mandatory ignition interlock usage for second offenses and above, and even on the first offense if the driver’s blood/breath alcohol content was .15 or greater. These devices can cost more than $1,000. Fines, ranging from $800 for a first offense all the way up to $10,000 for a fifth offense. Driver’s license suspension/revocation ranging from six months for a first offense to up to three years for a fifth offense. Skyrocketing car insurance rates All possible defenses will be explored. Christy M. Hall will thoroughly investigate the original police stop and determine if officers followed the law. If she finds anything suspicious, such as the Breathalyzer machine not being correctly calibrated, she can use that evidence to attempt to reduce or dismiss the charges. Speak With An Experienced DUI Defense Lawyer Serving Kenosha Today Contact the Law Offices of Christy M. Hall, LLC to speak with an OWI defense attorney in Racine. Call 262-632-7500 to schedule a consultation. All major credit cards are accepted, and evening and weekend appointments are available.