Wisconsin DUI Law Blog

Being accused of involvement in unlawful activity can be a stressful experience under any circumstance. Those who stand accused of wrongdoing may find that simply being the subject of such an investigation could cause significant harm to their reputation within the community. A 35-year-old man is reportedly facing drunk driving charges after a call from a witness prompted an investigation into a single-vehicle accident in Wisconsin.

According to reports, authorities say they receive a call from a witness about the accident on a recent Monday night. They claim the witness reported that a vehicle had veered off the road in an intersection and crashed into a nearby utility pole. This person reportedly asserted that the driver of the vehicle was attempting to leave the scene of the crash.

Drowsy driving continues to be a major concern and fatigue can impact a person's ability to operate a vehicle in various ways. Those who feel the effects of fatigue setting in may feel it best to park their vehicles and rest before continuing toward their destinations. Unfortunately, a Wisconsin man is facing drunk driving charges after a recent incident in which authorities claim to have found him asleep behind the wheel of a vehicle in the middle of the road.

The incident is said to have taken place after authorities received a call about a vehicle that was stopped in the middle of the road during snowy weather conditions. Upon arriving at the scene, they claim to have found a man sleeping in the driver's seat of the vehicle and say that attempts to catch his attention were initially unsuccessful. Authorities say that after finally waking up and responding, the man appeared to be showing signs of impairment.

The presence of snowy or icy weather conditions can have a significant impact on a person's ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. Even while driving at a lesser speed, it may little more than a patch of ice to throw the vehicle into a spin and keeping it from veering off course under similar scenarios could be nearly impossible. A recent accident in Wisconsin in which police say they found a vehicle crashed into a snowy bank has reportedly left a 52-year-old man in custody on suspicion of drunk driving.

Authorities say they arrived at the scene of the incident on a recent Monday afternoon. Upon approaching the vehicle, they claim to have found the driver asleep behind the wheel. They also assert that the vehicle was equipped with an ignition interlock device and say that it appeared as though the man had tampered with the device prior to driving the vehicle.

Being involved in a traffic stop for a speeding violation can be intimidating enough on its own. However, should the process lead to additional accusations of unlawful behavior, the potential consequences involved may only increase in severity. A recent traffic stop that is said to have taken place under similar circumstances has left a 44-year-old man in Wisconsin accused of drunk driving.

Police say the incident occurred on a recent Saturday as officers claim to have encountered a driver traveling above the speed limit. According to reports, a traffic stop was initiated soon thereafter and during the stop, police claim to have noticed the man was exhibiting numerous signs of impairment. After field sobriety tests were administered, he was taken into custody on suspicion of drunk driving.