Wisconsin’s 4th Offense OWI Consequences

Your 4th offense OWI arrest in Wisconsin carries a Class H felony charge with mandatory penalties. Such penalties include 60 or more days in jail, your driver’s license revoked anywhere from 2-3 years, up to $10,000 in fines, 1-3 years required for ignition interlock device, and much more. Let’s take a closer look. A 4th offense drunk driving has devastating life changing charges. This is a situation nobody should ever be in. Outcomes can vary drastically by the attorney that you hire, the county that your charge is in, as well as by the details of your case. So, what can you expect? You could face serious jail time up to six years. The list of penalties goes on to include over ten thousand dollars in court costs and fines, which can double, triple or even quadruple depending upon your blood alcohol concentration, ignition interlock device requirements, occupational licensing fees, counseling fees, a lifetime travel ban to Canada and traveling abroad in European Union, and more. This does NOT mean that your case is hopeless. This definitely does not mean that there is nothing that YOU can do, right now, to help yourself. Grieve law. We are Wisconsin’s best choice for drunk driving and OWI defense. Our statewide team features multiple former state prosecutors, award winning defense attorneys, field sobriety test instructors, and attorneys who even train other defense attorneys. There’s a reason why when lawyers and police get their own drunk driving arrests, they call us. Most other attorneys claim to be defense lawyers but only handle a few real dui and criminal cases each year. Meanwhile, Grieve Law successfully handles more criminal defense cases than any other firm in the state. Contact us for your free consultation to learn about our flat fees, payment plan options, and what can be done about your case. Also check out our other great OWI content for specific topics about drunk driving defenses, occupational licenses, and other common questions.