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What sobriety tests can I expect to take during an OWI stop?
With ample proof, a police officer who pulls over a drunk driver in Wisconsin can arrest them for operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI). You should always plan a sober ride, but when you know how a typical drunk driving traffic stop operates, you’re more likely...
Traumatic brain injury signs you cannot ignore
The car accident may not have seemed especially serious or violent. You felt sore but did not feel it required a doctor's examination. Then, you feel nauseous and extremely fatigued. In the days after a crash, you must remain aware of any signs of illness or injury,...
Uncertainty Continues For Wisconsin Businesses
Few if any sectors of our local or national economy have been able to steer clear of the economic destruction brought on by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). As the outlook begins to improve for some, it remains murky at best for others as we continue to navigate the...
4 reasons your OWI breath test may not be accurate
In the Badger State, if you have a blood alcohol concentration above 0.08%, it is against the law to drive a motor vehicle. If an officer suspects you of operating one while intoxicated, you are vulnerable to a variety of criminal and other consequences. To confirm...
For Wisconsin Businesses, A Tough Year Gets Tougher
The only thing individuals and businesses can count on in 2020 is that they should expect the unexpected. A year that began with continued economic growth and high consumer confidence quickly gave way to an economic crash fueled by a global pandemic. An unemployment...
Covid-19 & Chapter 128 & Bankruptcy Filings
These are tough times. The future remains uncertain for individuals, families, and businesses in Wisconsin and across the nation. We will get through this and we can help. Extended unemployment benefits, small business loan programs, and stimulus checks only go so...
DeMarb closes on sale of an essential business under the governor’s order and to keep business operating in Wisconsin
Attorney Rebecca DeMarb was appointed the Receiver over the assets of Quality Assembly & Logistics, LLC, under Chapter 128 in early February. Quality’s business, headquartered in Marinette, Wisconsin, was an “essential business” pursuant to the Stay at Home Order....
Understanding Wisconsin’s ignition interlock device laws
A Wisconsin drunk driving charge has the potential to upend many parts of your life if it winds up leading to a conviction, and it may impact you financially, professionally and otherwise. In addition to paying fines, attending substance abuse treatment and possibly...
Texting, driving and cognitive distraction
Navigating Wisconsin roadways alongside other motorists, truckers and motorcyclists is no easy feat. In fact, driving is one of the riskiest tasks you can engage in. In 2018 alone, the National Safety Council estimates that more than 40,000 people died in car...
What bankruptcy options exist for businesses?
Most people have certainly heard of businesses declaring bankruptcy, but many are unclear on exactly what debt relief options are available to business organizations. If you are considering bankruptcy for your business, you should consider whether the company’s...
