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Help! I am a Juvenille with a DUI!
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Help! I am a Juvenille with a DUI! It’s the season for proms and high school graduations. Unfortunately, this time of year we often see an uptick in DUI / OWI criminal arrests of young drivers in Wisconsin. Many are under the legal drinking age. What many do not realize, unfortunately, is that DUI driving […]
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OTC Meds, Weed and Drug Driving
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]You’ve heard of drunk driving and know exactly what that entails. But do you know about drug driving and that it can include OTC (over the counter) medication too? DUI means driving under the influence. That can include alcohol, weed, prescription drugs or even over-the-counter meds like: antihistamines, aspirin, antacids, acetaminophen, laxatives and decongestants. If […]
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DUI & Criminal Defense Laws
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]DUI & Criminal Defense Laws. In the past few years, over 1.4 million drivers have been arrested driving under the influence, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. An OWI (operating while intoxicated or a DUI (driving under the influence), isn’t just alcohol , it also includes drugs and prescribed medication). If the driver’s blood […]
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Weed, Prescription and Over-the-Counter Meds
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Weed, Prescription and Over-the-Counter Meds. Most often people discuss drunk driving and its consequences. But there needs to be a higher level of knowledge about drug driving. Especially for the fact that it includes OTC (over the counter) medication. A DUI (driving under the influence) includes alcohol, marijuana, prescribed drugs plus over-the-counter medications such […]
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What to know about DUI Laws
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] What to know about DUI Laws. DUI (Driving Under the Influence) and OWI (Operating While Intoxicated) are both serious crimes but in Wisconsin there are many factors you should know about as they may impact your conviction. While a DUI charge can be, and often are, a strain on your life, try not to […]
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What should I do if I have a DUI?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] What should I do if I have a DUI? Receiving a DUI charge can be a frightening wake up call and, if not handled properly, you can slip down a bad path of financial issues, freedoms and other necessities for a happy life. But not all OWI charges lead to convictions. Before you panic, […]
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What are Some Drug Driving Facts.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]What are Some Drug Driving Facts. Most drivers do not associate a DUI with drug driving but “intoxication” goes beyond alcohol to include weed and prescription or even over-the-counter medications too! In Wisconsin, drug offenses are categorized based on the substance, amount and the prior record of the offender. They are also classified by the […]
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A Good DUI Lawyer Can Get Rid of Your Charges
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A Good DUI Lawyer Can Get Rid of Your Charges. When an individual is accused of driving while drunk or high, he or she may be surprised to learn there is a chance to fight an OWI/DUI charge. Step one is to hire the best DUI / OWI criminal defense attorney, such as Mullen Schlough […]
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An Underage DUI is a Worse Than a Hangover
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]An Underage DUI is a Worse Than a Hangover. Spring is finally here and with that everyone is coming out of the woodwork to get some fresh air and have some fun. Too often, this time of year leads to underage drinking and, unfortunately, DUI charges in Chippewa Falls, Chippewa County, Eau Claire, Eau Claire, […]
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Know your rights: DUI Laws in Wisconsin
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Know your rights: DUI Laws in Wisconsin. For 20 years, Mullen Schlough & Associates S.C. — located in Chippewa Falls, WI — has handled OWI cases throughout Chippewa County, Eau Claire County, Dunn County and Barron County. There are many factors that can and will impact your conviction. Many panic and think there is no […]
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