Do you think you are okay to drive? Think again before getting behind the wheel. Look at the blood alcohol chart here to get an estimate on if you have a low enough BAC to drive safely.
Stephanie M. Rock has been re-selected to The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 and, while not surprised, we could not be any prouder.
The best way to avoid a conviction for operating while intoxicated (OWI) is to avoid being intoxicated in the first place. Dehydration is one of the key factors that speed up the intoxication process (and intensifies the next day’s hangover).
This begs the question: which types of alcohol are the most dehydrating? Perhaps you should avoid those the next time you hit the town.
Thursday, 19 May 2022 14:01
John A. Birdsall: Milwaukee Curfew Opens Police and City to Lawsuits
Birdsall Obear
Milwaukee's curfew for people under 17 -- enacted in 1943 but long-dormant -- is being actively enforced by Milwaukee police, opening up parents to the threat of fines. According to John A. Birdsall, the curfew's dated wording and ambiguous first amendment exemptions also expose the city and its police department to the threat of lawsuits.
Tuesday, 10 May 2022 08:37
Equipment Violations – Beware of Fancy Customization That Can Provide Police a Reason to Pull You Over
Birdsall ObearA recent case by the Wisconsin Court of Appeals highlights an ongoing problem with the availability of after-market modifications of motor vehicles. Go to any car parts store, and you will see a variety of cool things you can do to your car, including special lighting, unique license plates and other accoutrements made for the savvy hot rod owner.