Traffic Offenses Attorney in St. Croix County, Wisconsin
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At Wertheimer Law Offices, S.C., I have a wealth of experience representing clients against traffic charges and operating while intoxicated (OWI) charges. Do not take these charges lightly. Get the aggressive criminal defense you need.
Whether you are facing a simple traffic offense charge or a felony operating while intoxicated (OWI) charge, I can help you. With more than 25 years of legal experience, I have handled a range of traffic and OWI cases in Wisconsin.
I will take your criminal defense seriously. At Wertheimer Law Offices, S.C., you will receive exceptional representation from an experienced Hudson traffic offense lawyer. I will fight aggressively to protect your rights and help you through every phase of the criminal defense process.
Operating While Intoxicated ∙ Serious Consequences
Over the years, Wisconsin’s drunk driving laws have become increasingly severe. Fourth offense OWI (often called DUI or DWI) is a felony, and aggravating factors like the presence of minors in the car could result in the installation of the ignition interlocking device. Drunk drivers could lose their CDL licenses.
I understand the damage that an OWI conviction could have on you, and I will do everything possible to fight these charges.
Traffic Offenses
Do not underestimate the importance of traffic tickets. Even simple speeding tickets can add up fast, resulting in the loss of license, serious fines and other penalties.
I represent clients who are facing traffic offense charges that include speeding tickets, failure to stop at intersections, moving violations, operating after revocation (OAR) charges and other traffic offense charges. I also have extensive experience representing commercial drivers in a range of charges that include overloaded axles, improper balance and a range of other charges. I can help you defend your CDL and defend your career.
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If you have been arrested for a traffic violation in Wisconsin, you could be facing a very serious charge. Traffic violations could result in fines, court costs, loss of driver’s license, higher insurance costs and even time in jail. Your ability to find and keep employment may also be at risk.
Don’t take a chance on your future. A qualified and experienced attorney who knows traffic defense can make a difference in the outcome of your case.
Wisconsin’s Point System
Demerit points are assessed to drivers when convicted of a moving violation, beginning on the date of the violation.
The courts send the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles records of all convictions for moving traffic violations.
Persons who hold a probationary license are assessed double points for the second and all subsequent points.
When 12 or more demerit points are accumulated in one year, a suspension of the driving privilege is required, for a minimum of two months.
Convictions remain on the driver records for five years from the date of conviction. However, alcohol-related and some commercial violations remain on the record for 10 years to life.
Reducing Points
The point total may be reduced by three points for attending an approved traffic safety course.
Only one reduction is allowed in a three-year period for points assessed to the A, B, C, D classification.
One reduction of three points is also allowed in a three-year period for points assessed for class M (Motorcycle) violations.
Points Assessed for Convictions
Convictions and the points assessed include, but are not limited to the following:
Regular Convictions | Points |
Attempting to elude an officer | 6 |
Failure to perform duty after an accident | 6 |
Operating while revoked or suspended | 3 |
Operating under the influence of intoxicants or drugs | 6 |
Reckless driving or racing | 6 |
Speeding 20 mph or more over the limit | 6 |
Violation of occupational license | 6 |
Deviating from the traffic lane | 4 |
Driving on the wrong side of a highway or street | 4 |
Failure to yield right of way | 4 |
Failure to yield to emergency vehicle | 4 |
Imprudent driving, too fast for conditions, failure to have vehicle under control | 4 |
Inattentive driving | 4 |
Failure by operator to stop for school bus when red lights are flashing | 4 |
Speeding 11 through 19 mph over the limit | 4 |
Unnecessary acceleration | 4 |
Arterial or traffic control violation | 3 |
Driving wrong way on one-way street | 3 |
Failure to dim lights | 3 |
Failure to give proper signal | 3 |
Following too closely | 3 |
Illegal passing | 3 |
Improper brakes or lights | 3 |
Operating with an expired license or without any license | 3 |
Operating with multiple licenses | 3 |
Prohibited or illegal turn | 3 |
Speeding 1 through 10 mph over the limit | 3 |
Violation of restriction | 3 |
Obstructing traffic | 2 |
Parking on the highway in traffic lane, defective speedometer | 2 |
License not in person’s immediate possession | 0 |
No registration plate light | 0 |
Commercial Motor Vehicle Convictions | Points |
Operating while disqualified | 6 |
Operating with an alcohol concentration of 0.04 or more but less than 0.08 causing injury | 6 |
Commercial speeding in excess (20 or more mph over limit) | 6 |
Commercial speeding intermediate (15 through 19 mph over limit) | 4 |
Possession of intoxicating beverage while operating or being on duty time with respect to a commercial motor vehicle | 3 |
Unlawful commercial motor vehicle license or endorsement | 3 |
Operating a commercial motor vehicle or being on duty time with respect to a commercial motor vehicle while having any measured alcohol concentration above 0.0 but less than 0.04 or within 4 hours of having consumed or having been under the influence of an intoxicating beverage, regardless of alcohol content | 0 |
Operating with an alcohol concentration of 0.04 or more but less than 0.08 and not causing injury | 0 |
Motorcycle Convictions | Points |
Headlights not lit (daylight hours 0 points) | 3 |
No cycle license | 3 |
Defective or repaired handlebars | 2 |
More than 2 riders (operator) | 2 |
No eye protection (operator) | 2 |
No protective headgear | 0 |
A complete listing of driver license charges and the points assessed can be obtained by downloading BDS108 (263 KB) Driver Licensing Abbreviation Codes with Charge & Points or Driver Licensing Conviction Charge Codes & Points with Statute Numbers BDS109.
Contact for more information. (Include your driver's license number and date of birth.)
Chapter Trans 101, Wisconsin Administrative Code provides complete details on the Wisconsin Point System.
If you would like more information on Traffic Defense or any topics which concern a legal matter, please contact Rob Wertheimer for a free initial consultation.