WISCONSIN
General Information:
Following
conviction, all offenders receive a mandatory alcohol
assessment/evaluation to determine the nature and extent
of their
alcohol problems. The offender must pay for the
assessment.
The
assessment can be conducted at any point in the judicial
process. If done before sentencing, the court takes the
results of the assessment into consideration in final
sentencing.
Assessments
are conducted by a county or private agency at the
direction of the court. Review the Wisconsin Directory of
Intoxicated Driver Program (IDP) Assessment
Facilities.
Treatment
is not mandatory for high BAC or repeat offenders. All
offenders are required to attend alcohol education or
treatment as recommended by the assessment process which
results in an individualized driver safety plan. See the Wisconsin Community Substance Abuse and Mental Health Program Certification Directory.
Offenders
failing to comply with the terms of their plan are not
eligible for license reinstatement or a hardship license.
Wisconsin
does not have dedicated detention and treatment facilities
that target the hardcore drunk driver.
BEWARE: Completing an alcohol program may not satisfy the DMV. That is just one reason why it is critical that you consult with a lawyer in your area that concentrates on DUI / DWI defense.
Drunk driving defense is a very specialized area of law; if you
or someone you care about has is facing a DUI charge, it
is important to speak to a lawyer who is skilled in defending drunk
driving cases.