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If you've ever been pulled over for suspicion of drunk driving in Wisconsin, you're likely already familiar with a breathalyzer test.

What are your options to take the breathalyzer test and are you are or you not allowed to refuse a breathalyzer test under Wisconsin's breathalyzer laws?

Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions about criminal law topics.

DON’T BE AFRAID TO ASK!

Driving under the influence is a serious problem; about one third of fatal car accidents in the United States are related to drunk driving.  Don’t forget, buzzed driving IS drunk driving!  What do you need to know if you get pulled over this summer?

Before making an arrest for operating while intoxicated (OWI) Wisconsin law enforcement agents must have enough evidence to establish that a crime was committed.  To do so, they may administer a series of field sobriety tests that are used to gauge your level of intoxication.  

What exactly does that mean and what do you need to know?

If you have every watched a cop or law show you have probably heard police reading a suspect their Miranda rights each time an arrest happened.  As entertaining as this always is many people do not know what that means in real life. 

What exactly are Miranda rights and what happens if I am not read mine?