Did you know that if you obtained a Concealed Carry Permit in Wisconsin and are convicted of even a misdemeanor or city ordinance drug offense, your permit may be revoked? The Application for Concealed Weapon License asks “Are you an unlawful user of, or addicted to, marijuana or any depressant, stimulant, narcotic drug, or any… Read More »
Archives for July 2014
Guns: Wisconsin Concealed Carry Violations
A legally issued Concealed Carry Permit in Wisconsin has restrictions in where you can carry a long gun, pistol or other weapons or devices permitted. Some examples of prohibited concealed carry are provided in Section 176.60(16) of the Wisconsin Statutes: *Police and law enforcement offices *Prisons, jails and correctional facilities *Mental health facility secured units… Read More »
Drunk Driving / OWI / DUI – Should I take a breath or blood test?
In short, Wisconsin law has an “implied consent” provision, meaning that by driving in our state, you consent to provide a sample of blood, breath or urine if there is probable cause to believe you are driving under the influence. Conviction on a refusal to take a required test is a separate and significant penalty… Read More »
Traffic Citations – Insurance Increases for Certain Violations
POTENTIAL FOR INSURANCE INCREASE FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS: Smart Money listed a chart with potential increase in care insurance rates when you get a ticket for various traffic violations. The data in the calculations were derived from a review of 490,000 auto insurance quotes. The results: Reckless Driving: 22% DUI/OWI/Drunk Driving/Operating with Prohibited BAC – First… Read More »
Traffic Violation Impact on Insurance
If you’re wondering how traffic tickets impact auto insurance rates, you’re not along. Unfortunately, this is a question with no clear answer. Traffic Tickets and Auto Insurance Rates: Every company has a different policy regarding traffic tickets. Some raise your rates for three years , and others apply a surcharge for the first year –… Read More »
Drug Cases – Drug Possession – Drug Delivery – Intent to Deliver
Heroin, OxyContin, Opiates, Percocet, Morphine, Vicodin, Methadone, Ecstacy … all restricted or illegal drug or regulated non-prescription drugs are a major concern in the media and with prosecutors. LIves are ruined, both through the ravages of addiction, as well as from legal consequences from arrest and conviction. As the legal system tries to figure out… Read More »
CDL Over Weight / Special Weight Violations
We have seen a large increase in numbers of citations issued for commercial over weight violations across the State of Wisconsin. The traffic code allows assessment of huge fines based upon the over weight load. In some cases, the police may take a vehicle out of service after a stop. Such citations are issued to… Read More »
Wisconsin Supreme Court rethinks “defective taillight” traffic stop
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel posted an article about this earlier in the week. If you have ever been stopped and guns, weapons, drugs or the like are found in your car, pay attention. A common reason for police stopping drivers is for a defective taillight. That stop leads to a request to search the car… Read More »
CDL Drivers – Traffic Ticket or Citation Received in Private Vehicle
All commercially licensed drivers holding a CDL should keep in mind that ALL traffic violations received, including while operating a private vehicle or non commercial vehicle, count on your CDL. Operating While Intoxicated, Driving with Prohibited Alcohol Concentration, any type of Hit-and-Run offense, Failure to Report Accident, accidents causing death are mandatory CDL revocations, regardless… Read More »
