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In Wisconsin, operating while intoxicated (OWI) is a complex category of offenses, which encompasses driving under the influence (DUI). Penalties vary based on the severity of the offense and whether it’s your first conviction. While many factors will determine the outcome of your case, here are several steps you can take to potentially sway the verdict in your favor.

4 Strategies to Help Your Lawyer in Your OWI Defense

1. Provide Details About the Incident

The more your legal team knows about the circumstances surrounding your arrest, the better prepared they’ll be to make a defense that works in your favor.

Share all the information you can recall about the event, including the reason the officer gave for pulling you over, what was said, which tests were administered, and any other details you can provide. With a thorough account, your attorney could uncover a detail that gets your case dismissed.

2. Guard Your Private Information

It’s critical that you keep the information about your case private. Online exchanges could be monitored, so you won’t want to give the prosecutor any information that could be used against you in court.

If you haven’t already done so, consider making your social media accounts private or deactivating them temporarily. Avoid discussing any details about your case over the phone or through texts, too.

3. Maintain Open & Honest Communication

OWI Sparta WIYour counsel can only make a solid defense if the information you’ve given them is true. If any details from your version of events are at odds with the police officer’s, and they have proof showing their account is true, it could call into question the rest of your account.

Also, keep in mind that your attorney may need to contact you with questions about your case, so try to stay reachable.

4. Make a Good Impression in Court

Dressing professionally and arriving on time show the court you take this matter seriously. Wear business attire, and avoid open-toe shoes, T-shirts, or anything too revealing. Maintain court etiquette by only speaking to the judge when addressed and referring to them as “your honor.”

 

If you’ve been convicted of an OWI charge, allow the team from Osborne, Tripp & Schmidt to make a strong defense on your behalf. Serving Monroe County, WI, these criminal law attorneys are committed to pursuing the best possible outcomes for their clients. Explore their practice areas online or call (608) 269-2400 to schedule a consultation.

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