Driving a vehicle while drunk or under the influence of alcohol in Wisconsin is one of the most common offenses in the courts currently. In 2002, about 17,500 people were killed in accidents caused due to drunk driving. This means that about 41% of the 42,815 people killed in all traffic were due to drunk driving. If you are arrested for a DWI in Wisconsin, you need to be aware that it can be quite tricky to handle the case. It is best that you hire a Wisconsin DWI defense attorney to handle your case as he has better understanding of the scientific and medical concepts and will be able to question witnesses including scientists and police officers effectively to defend your case.

If you plan to fight your DWI case in Wisconsin, hire an experienced and qualified DWI attorney who has expertise in the field and has specialised in handling such cases. He will be able to either reduce the penalties or completely remove the charge from your records. If you are suspected to have consumed alcohol, the officers have the right to take field sobriety tests to determine if you have through breath, urine or blood testing. The most common blood alcohol test is to determine the blood alcohol concentration.


If you do not agree to take the field sobriety tests, your license will immediately be suspended according to the DWI law of administrative licensing suspension. This might affect your DWI defense. If you are proven guilty of a DWI, the officer will also suspend your license and it will be considered a misdemeanor offense. If it is your repeat offense, the penalties offered to you will be more severe

Choosing a Wisconsin DWI Attorney

When arrested for DWI, the first step you need to take is to contact a DWI attorney in the area. However, when choosing your Wisconsin DWI attorney, you need to be careful of choosing one who is not just a private attorney but one who has specialization in DWI defense. Your decision should not be restricted to the cost of hiring the DWI attorney but should be based on the attorney’s knowledge and experience.

They should be well versed with changes in the DWI laws in Wisconsin as well as the medical and legal aspects of the case. When arrested, it is better to hire an attorney immediately so you he can help you in revoking your license by appealing in the court within a stipulated timeframe.

When you choose your Wisconsin DWI attorney you need to look for answers to a few questions related to the credibility of the attorney:

• Does the attorney have adequate DWI experience?
• Does he personally handles the cases and discusses the facts of the case and research on the criminal charges prior to indicating the fees?
• Does he have adequate knowledge about DWI laws?
• What is his background and his experience in Wisconsin?
• Does he have necessary expertise in defending DWI cases?
• Does he refer to various procedures, manuals and books used to train Wisconsin officers in making a DWI stop and arrest?
• What is the cost involved in handling the case?

An experienced Wisconsin DWI attorney who specializes in blood alcohol analysis and drunk driving cases can effectively handle criminal and administrative proceedings of your DWI case. He will also help you in ensuring that your rights are protected at the hearing in the court and improve your chances of keeping your driving privileges.

Margot Kaessmann, Germany’s top Protestant cleric was stopped by police after running a red light in Hanover over the weekend for drunk driving. At a press conference, Margot Kaessmann, who was elected only last October as the first woman to head Germany’s Lutheran church, said that she is stepping down as the head of the Lutheran church after she was caught driving with a blood-alcohol level three times the legal limit. Her resignation as head of Germany’s Protestants and Hanover’s bishop is effective immediately, but she will remain a pastor in the local Hanover church according to reports.

How it All Began?

Police had stopped the 51-year-old, for running a red light in Hanover on Saturday night. A test showed her blood alcohol level to be 0.154 percent, three times the legal limit for driving in Germany, prosecutors said. Wow! Talk about being irresponsible.

Kaessmann Apologies

“I am shocked at myself for committing such a grievous error,” Kaessmann had told Bild newspaper. “I am aware how dangerous and irresponsible it is to drink and drive. I will accept the legal consequences.” Kaessmann also said in a statement to a televised news conference.”I made a serious mistake that I regret deeply”. But does she really regret what she did or she regret getting caught? How many times have she driven while intoxicated? We only know of this incident because she was caught in the act, but who knows how many times she was irresponsible and put the lives of innocent people in harm’s way. Just think about it for a second, the life she could have put in danger could have been yours of someone you love. But apparently her irresponsible behavior did not matter because the head of Germany’s Lutheran church has won a vote of confidence from fellow leaders as she faces intense scrutiny.

Historic Election Gone South

According to reports, Kaessmann was elected in October 2009 to be the first woman to head the Protestant Church in Germany, an umbrella organization that unites Germany’s 25 million Protestant Christians. She was a controversial choice, because she was divorced. Kaessmann was viewed as a modernizer and a supporter of improving ties with Catholics.
She gained attention recently by calling for a pullout of German troops from Afghanistan, saying there was no such thing as a just war.

The Outcome

Because her blood alcohol level was above 0.11 percent, it is considered a criminal offense in Germany. Kaessmann is likely to face criminal charges including a fine and loss of driving privileges for a year. I’d say this is very lenient considering the damages she could have caused.

But what does the bible say about drinking alcohol? Is Drinking Alcohol a Sin?