Felony Drunk Driving

Fifth - Sixth - Subsequent DUI Offenses

A fifth or subsequent drunk driving offense is a felony under current Wisconsin law. A first offense is non-criminal. A second, third or fourth offense is a misdemeanor. If an accident, injuries or death are caused by a driver proven to be under the influence of alcohol or any other intoxicant, felony charges can be brought against the DUI offender.

  Felony Penalties

Prison Sentence

The penalties for a second or subsequent drunk driving offense include mandatory jail time. A fifth or subsequent drunk driving offense includes mandatory prison time for a period of one or more years. Sentencing guidelines suggest a minimum mandatory prison sentence of 5 years. In most instances, the sentence imposed will be in excess of the minimum suggested by those guidelines, unless some other factor can be brought to the judge's attention.

Fines

The sentencing guidelines suggest that fines up to $10,000 also be imposed in addition to a prison sentence for a fifth or subsequent drunk driving offense.

Minor Passengers - Aggravated Charges

If there aggravating circumstances, or if a minor was in the vehicle while the driver was operating that vehicle under the influence, fines can be doubled.

Accident & Injury

An accident with injuries can also result in felony charges.

Death

A vehicular homicide while intoxicated is a felony offense.

Free Criminal Defense Initial Consultation

Regardless of the charges, or the time of day, the attorneys at Birdsall Law Offices stand ready to defend you. If you are facing criminal prosecution or drunk driving charges, please call 1-866-493-0726, e-mail - - or send your case information to the attorneys at Birdsall Law Office for a free initial consultation.

The criminal & DUI defense attorneys at Birdsall Law represent people across the state of Wisconsin; they routinely appear in the counties (and cities) listed below.

• *Milwaukee County (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
• *Brown County (Green Bay, Wisconsin)
• Door County (Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin)
• Fond du Lac County (Fond du Lac, Wisconsin)
• Kenosha County (Kenosha, Wisconsin)
• Manitowoc County (Manitowoc, Wisconsin)
• Outagamie County (Appleton, Wisconsin)
• Racine County (Racine, Wisconsin)
• Sheboygan County (Sheboygan, Wisconsin)
• Winnebago County (Oshkosh, Wisconsin)

*Birdsall Law Offices, S.C. has offices in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Green Bay, Wisconsin. Call 1-866-493-0726 and you will connected to the attorney that can help you.