Tag: Wisconsin
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‘Cool’ Parents Don’t Help Their Kids Try Underage Drinking
There’s a long held belief among some parents that underage drinking is OK as long as it’s done at home. That’s why parents will buy alcohol and host underage drinking…
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Is Now The Time Wisconsin Will Improve Its OWI Laws?
Wisconsin’s operating while impaired (OWI) penalties are some of the most lax in the entire country. A single OWI isn’t a misdemeanor like it is in other states, it’s a…
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This Is Why Wisconsin Has An OWI Problem
According to one State Senator in Wisconsin, the state has a dirty secret: no matter how many times they try to push new laws through to tough up on drinking…
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Life After OWI In Wisconsin
After a survey by the National Survey on Drug Use and Health in 2008, Wisconsin was named the worst state for drunk driving in the entire USA. Over ¼ of…
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Door Closing On This Wisconsin Ignition Interlock Loophole
Some people who are charged with drinking and driving simply accept their penalties and move on with their lives. Those are the people who will probably never re-offend, because they’ve…
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Say Goodbye To This Ignition Interlock Loophole
Drinking and driving is a mistake, but it’s a mistake that a lot of people who get stopped for driving under the influence (DUI) really don’t want to take responsibility…
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Should Wisconsin DUI Penalties Be Stronger?
Wisconsin is the only U.S. state that does not consider a first-time DUI offense a crime. Other states require jail time, counseling, and even an in-car breathalyzer called an ignition…
