346.63
Operating under influence of intoxicant or other drug. ![]()
346.63(1)
(1) No person may
drive or operate a motor vehicle while:
346.63(1)(a)
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(a) Under the
influence of an intoxicant, a controlled substance, a controlled substance
analog or any combination of an intoxicant, a controlled substance and a
controlled substance analog, under the influence of any other drug to a degree
which renders him or her incapable of safely driving, or under the combined
influence of an intoxicant and any other drug to a degree which renders him or
her incapable of safely driving; or
346.63(1)(b)
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(b) The person has a
prohibited alcohol concentration.
346.63(1)(c)
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(c) A person may be
charged with and a prosecutor may proceed upon a complaint based upon a
violation of par.
(a) or (b)
or both for acts arising out of the same incident or occurrence. If the
person is charged with violating both pars.
(a) and (b),
the offenses shall be joined. If the person is found guilty of both pars.
(a) and (b)
for acts arising out of the same incident or occurrence, there shall be a single
conviction for purposes of sentencing and for purposes of counting convictions
under
ss. 343.30 (1q)
and 343.305.
Paragraphs
(a) and (b)
each require proof of a fact for conviction which the other does not require.
346.63(2)
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(2)
346.63(2)(a)
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(a) It is unlawful
for any person to cause injury to another person by the operation of a vehicle
while:
346.63(2)(a)1.
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1. Under the
influence of an intoxicant, a controlled substance, a controlled substance
analog or any combination of an intoxicant, a controlled substance and a
controlled substance analog, under the influence of any other drug to a degree
which renders him or her incapable of safely driving, or under the combined
influence of an intoxicant and any other drug to a degree which renders him or
her incapable of safely driving; or
346.63(2)(a)2.
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2. The person has a
prohibited alcohol concentration.
346.63(2)(am)
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(am) A person may be
charged with and a prosecutor may proceed upon a complaint based upon a
violation of par.
(a) 1. or 2.
or both for acts arising out of the same incident or occurrence. If the
person is charged with violating par.
(a) 1. and 2.
in the complaint, the crimes shall be joined under
s. 971.12.
If the person is found guilty of par.
(a) 1. and 2.
for acts arising out of the same incident or occurrence, there shall be a single
conviction for purposes of sentencing and for purposes of counting convictions
under
ss. 343.30 (1q)
and 343.305.
Paragraph
(a) 1. and 2.
each require proof of a fact for conviction which the other does not require.
346.63(2)(b)
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(b) In an action
under this subsection, the defendant has a defense if he or she proves by a
preponderance of the evidence that the injury would have occurred even if he or
she had been exercising due care and he or she had not been under the influence
of an intoxicant, a controlled substance, a controlled substance analog or a
combination thereof, under the influence of any other drug to a degree which
renders him or her incapable of safely driving, or under the combined influence
of an intoxicant and any other drug to a degree which renders him or her
incapable of safely driving or did not have a prohibited alcohol
concentration described under par.
(a) 2.
346.63(2m)
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(2m) If a person
has not attained the legal drinking age, as defined in
s. 125.02 (8m),
the person may not drive or operate a motor vehicle while he or she has an
alcohol concentration of more than 0.0 but not more than 0.1. One penalty
for violation of this subsection is suspension of a person's operating privilege
under
s. 343.30 (1p).
The person is eligible for an occupational license under
s. 343.10 at
any time. If a person arrested for a violation of this subsection refuses
to take a test under
s. 343.305, the
refusal is a separate violation and the person is subject to revocation of the
person's operating privilege under
s. 343.305 (10) (em).
346.63(3)
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(3) In this
section:
346.63(3)(a)
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(a)
"Drive" means the exercise of physical control over the speed and
direction of a motor vehicle while it is in motion.
346.63(3)(b)
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(b)
"Operate" means the physical manipulation or activation of any of the
controls of a motor vehicle necessary to put it in motion.
346.63(4)
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(4) If a person is
convicted under sub.
(1) or a local
ordinance in conformity therewith, or sub.
(2), the court
shall proceed under s.
343.30 (1q).
346.63(5)
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(5)
346.63(5)(a)
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(a) No person may
drive or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the person has an alcohol
concentration of 0.04 or more but less than 0.1.
346.63(5)(b)
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(b) A person may be
charged with and a prosecutor may proceed upon a complaint based on a violation
of par.
(a) or sub.
(1) (a) or both
for acts arising out of the same incident or occurrence. If the person is
charged with violating both par.
(a) and sub.
(1) (a), the
offenses shall be joined. Paragraph
(a) and sub.
(1) (a) each
require proof of a fact for conviction which the other does not require.
If the person is found guilty of violating both par.
(a) and sub.
(1) (a) for
acts arising out of the same incident or occurrence, there shall be a single
conviction for purposes of sentencing and for purposes of counting
convictions. Each conviction shall be reported to the department and
counted separately for purposes of suspension or revocation of the operator's
license and disqualification.
346.63(6)
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(6)
346.63(6)(a)
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(a) No person may
cause injury to another person by the operation of a commercial motor vehicle
while the person has an alcohol concentration of 0.04 or more but less than 0.1.
346.63(6)(b)
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(b) A person may be
charged with and a prosecutor may proceed upon a complaint based upon a
violation of par.
(a) or sub.
(2) (a) 1. or
both for acts arising out of the same incident or occurrence. If the
person is charged with violating both par.
(a) and sub.
(2) (a) 1. in
the complaint, the crimes shall be joined under
s. 971.12.
If the person is found guilty of violating both par.
(a) and sub.
(2) (a) 1. for
acts arising out of the same incident or occurrence, there shall be a single
conviction for purposes of sentencing and for purposes of counting
convictions. Paragraph
(a) and sub.
(2) (a) 1. each
require proof of a fact for conviction which the other does not require.
346.63(6)(c)
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(c) Under par.
(a), the person
charged has a defense if it appears by a preponderance of the evidence that the
injury would have occurred even if he or she had not been under the influence of
an intoxicant, a controlled substance, a controlled substance analog or a
combination thereof, under the influence of any other drug to a degree which
renders him or her incapable of safely driving, or under the combined influence
of an intoxicant and any other drug to a degree which renders him or her
incapable of safely driving or did not have an alcohol concentration described
under par.
(a).
346.63(7)
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(7)
346.63(7)(a)
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(a) No person may
drive or operate or be on duty time with respect to a commercial motor vehicle
under any of the following circumstances:
346.63(7)(a)1.
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1. While having an
alcohol concentration above 0.0.
346.63(7)(a)2.
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2. Within 4 hours of
having consumed or having been under the influence of an intoxicating beverage,
regardless of its alcohol content.
346.63(7)(a)3.
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3. While possessing
an intoxicating beverage, regardless of its alcohol content. This
subdivision does not apply to possession of an intoxicating beverage if the
beverage is unopened and is manifested and transported as part of a shipment.
346.63(7)(b)
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(b) A person may be
charged with and a prosecutor may proceed upon complaints based on a violation
of this subsection and sub.
(1) (a) or (b)
or both, or sub.
(1) (a) or (5)
(a), or both,
for acts arising out of the same incident or occurrence. If the person is
charged with violating this subsection and sub.
(1) or (5),
the proceedings shall be joined. If the person is found guilty of
violating both this subsection and sub.
(1) or (5)
for acts arising out of the same incident or occurrence, there shall be a single
conviction for purposes of sentencing and for purposes of counting
convictions. This subsection and subs.
(1) and (5)
each require proof of a fact for conviction which the others do not
require. Each conviction shall be reported to the department and counted
separately for purposes of suspension or revocation of the operator's license
and disqualification.
346.63 -
ANNOT. ![]()
History: 1971 c. 40 s. 93; 1971 c. 219; 1977 c. 193;
1981 c. 20, 184; 1983 a. 74, 459, 521; 1985 a. 32, 337; 1987 a. 3, 27; 1989 a.
105, 275; 1991 a. 277; 1995 a. 436,
448;
1997 a. 27,
252;
1999 a. 85.
346.63 -
ANNOT. ![]()
NOTE: For legislative intent see chapter 20, laws of 1981,
section 2051 (13).
346.63 -
ANNOT. ![]()
It is no defense that defendant is an alcoholic. State v. Koller,
60 Wis. 2d 755.
346.63 -
ANNOT. ![]()
Evidence that defendant, found asleep in parked car at 12:53 a.m., had
driven to the parking place 14 minutes earlier, was sufficient to support
conviction for operating a car while intoxicated "at or about 12:53
a.m." Monroe County v. Kruse, 76 Wis. 2d 126, 250 N.W.2d 375.
346.63 -
ANNOT. ![]()
Intent to drive or move motor vehicle is not required to find accused
guilty of operating vehicle while under influence of intoxicant. Milwaukee
County v. Proegler, 95 Wis. 2d 614, 291 N.W.2d 608 (Ct. App. 1980).
346.63 -
ANNOT. ![]()
Section 346.63 (4), 1979 stats., does not prevent state from
introducing corroborating evidence. State v. Burkman, 96 Wis. 2d 630, 292
N.W.2d 641 (1980).
346.63 -
ANNOT. ![]()
First violation of ss. 346.63 (1), 1979 stats., is not a criminal
offense. State v. Schulz, 100 Wis. 2d 329, 302 N.W.2d 59 (Ct. App. 1981).
346.63 -
ANNOT. ![]()
Court properly instructed jury that it could infer from a breathalyzer
reading of .13% that defendant was intoxicated. Alcohol absorption rate
discussed. State v. Vick, 104 Wis. 2d 678, 312 N.W.2d 489 (1981).
346.63 -
ANNOT. ![]()
Previous conviction for drunk driving is penalty enhancer, not element
of crime. State v. McAllister, 107 Wis. 2d 532, 319 N.W.2d 865 (1982).
346.63 -
ANNOT. ![]()
Videotapes of sobriety tests were properly admitted to show physical
manifestation of defendant driver's intoxication. State v. Haefer, 110
Wis. 2d 381, 328 N.W.2d 894 (Ct. App. 1982).
346.63 -
ANNOT. ![]()
Sub. (1) (b) is not unconstitutionally vague. State v.
Muehlenberg, 118 Wis. 2d 502, 347 N.W.2d 914 (Ct. App. 1984).
346.63 -
ANNOT. ![]()
The rial court abused its discretion by excluding an official blood
alcohol chart offered in evidence by an accused driver. State v. Hinz, 121 Wis.
2d 282, 360 N.W.2d 56 (Ct. App. 1984).
346.63 -
ANNOT. ![]()
See note to 939.22, citing State v. Waalen, 130 Wis. 2d 18, 386 N.W.2d
47 (1986).
346.63 -
ANNOT. ![]()
Sub. (1) (b) establishes per se rule that it is violation to operate
motor vehicle with specified breath alcohol content, regardless of individual's
"partition ratio"; provision is constitutional. State v.
McManus, 152 Wis. 2d 113, 447 N.W.2d 654 (1989).
346.63 -
ANNOT. ![]()
First offender OMVWI prosecution is civil, and jeopardy does not attach
to prevent subsequent criminal prosecution. State v. Lawton, 167 Wis. 2d
461, 482 N.W.2d 142 (Ct. App. 1992).
346.63 -
ANNOT. ![]()
Because there is no privilege under 904.05 (4) (f) for chemical tests
for intoxication, results of test taken for diagnostic purposes are admissible
in OMVWI trial without patient approval. City of Muskego v. Godec, 167
Wis. 2d 536, 482 N.W.2d 79 (1992).
346.63 -
ANNOT. ![]()
Drawing a blood sample without consent is reasonable when 1) it drawn
incident to an arrest, 2) there is a clear indication the desired evidence will
be found and 3) exigent circumstances exist. Rapid dissipation of blood
alcohol is an exigent circumstance. Force allowable in obtaining sample
discussed. State v. Krause, 168 Wis. 2d 578, 484 N.W.2d 347 (Ct. App.
1992).
346.63 -
ANNOT. ![]()
Dissipation of alcohol in the bloodstream constitutes a sufficient
exigency to justify a warrantless blood draw when made at an officer's direction
following an arrest for OWI. State v. Bohling, 173 Wis. 2d 529, 494 N.W.2d
399 (1993).
346.63 -
ANNOT. ![]()
Where municipal court found defendant guilty of OWI and dismissed a
blood alcohol count charge without finding guilt, the defendant's appeal of the
OWI conviction under s. 800.14 (1) did not give the circuit court jurisdiction
to here the BAC charge absent an appeal of the dismissal. Town of Menasha
v. Bastian, 178 Wis. 2d 191, 503 N.W.2d 382 (Ct. App. 1993).
346.63 -
ANNOT. ![]()
Two or more prior convictions are an element of sub. (1) (b), and
evidence must be presented to prove the same regardless of the potential
prejudice arising from evidence of prior convictions. State v. Ludeking, 195
Wis. 2d 132, 536 N.W.2d 392 (Ct. App. 1995).
346.63 -
ANNOT. ![]()
Failure to timely notify a person of the right to an alternative blood
alcohol test does not affect the presumption of the validity of a properly given
blood test and is not grounds for suppressing the test results. County of
Dane v. Granum, 203 Wis. 2d 252, 551 N.W.2d 859 (Ct. App. 1996).
346.63 -
ANNOT. ![]()
A request to perform field sobriety tests does not convert an otherwise
lawful investigatory stop into an arrest requiring probable cause. County
of Dane v. Campshure, 204 Wis. 2d 27, 552 N.W.2d 876 (Ct. App. 1996)
346.63 -
ANNOT. ![]()
Immobility of a vehicle does not preclude a finding that the vehicle
was being operated. Movement is not necessary for operation. State
v. Modory, 204 Wis. 2d 538, 555 N.W.2d 399 (Ct. App. 1996).
346.63 -
ANNOT. ![]()
Criminal prosecution for operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited
blood alcohol content subsequent to administrative suspension of a driver's
operating privileges does not constitute multiple punishment and therefore does
not constitute double jeopardy. State v. McMaster, 206 Wis. 2d 30, 556
N.W.2d 673 (1996).
346.63 -
ANNOT. ![]()
Evidence of a refusal which follows an inadequate warning under s.
343.305 (4) violates due process, but admission is subject to harmless error
analysis. State v. Schirmang, 210 Wis. 2d 325, 565 N.W.2d 225 (Ct. App.
1997).
346.63 -
ANNOT. ![]()
A defendant's refusal to submit to a field sobriety test is not
protected by the right against self-incrimination and is admissible as
evidence. State v. Mallick, 210 Wis. 2d 428, 565 N.W.2d 245 (Ct. App.
1997).
346.63 -
ANNOT. ![]()
Admitting any evidence of prior convictions and submitting the element
of the defendant's status as a prior offender to the jury when the defendant
admitted to the element was an erroneous exercise of discretion. While
prior convictions are an element of the offense, admitting evidence of that
element may not be proper. State v. Alexander, 214 Wis. 2d 627, 571 N.W.2d
662 (1997).
346.63 -
ANNOT. ![]()
Upon conviction for drunk driving, probation may be granted only
pursuant to 972.13 (2) and 973.09. 60 Atty. Gen. 271.
346.63 -
ANNOT. ![]()
First offense violations of (1) (a) are assimilated under federal
Assimilative Crimes Act when committed on federal enclave. U.S. v.
Manning, 700 F Supp. 1001 (W.D. Wis. 1988).
346.63 -
ANNOT. ![]()
Offense definition in Wisconsin's impaired driving statutes.
Hammer. 69 MLR 165 (1986).
346.63 -
ANNOT. ![]()
Alcohol and other drugs in Wisconsin drivers: The laboratory
perspective. Field. 69 MLR 235 (1986).
346.63 -
ANNOT. ![]()
Effective use of expert testimony in the defense of drunk driving
cases. Olson, WBB December 1981.
346.63 -
ANNOT. ![]()
The new OMVWI law: Wisconsin changes its approach to the problem
of drinking and driving. Hammer, WBB April, May 1982.
346.63 -
ANNOT. ![]()
Double Jeopardy: A New Tool in the Arsenal of Drunk Driving
Defenses. Sines & Ekman. Wis. Law. Dec. 1995.
346.635
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346.635 Report
arrest or out-of-service order to department. Whenever a law
enforcement officer arrests a person for a violation of
s. 346.63 (1), (5)
or (7),
or a local ordinance in conformity therewith, or
s. 346.63 (2)
or (6)
or 940.25,
or
s. 940.09 where
the offense involved the use of a vehicle, the officer shall notify the
department of the arrest and of issuance of an out-of-service order under
s. 343.305 (7) (b)
or (9)
(am) as soon as
practicable.
346.635
- ANNOT. ![]()
History: 1981 c. 20; 1989 a. 105.
346.637
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346.637 Driver
awareness program. The department shall conduct a campaign to educate
drivers in this state concerning:
346.637(1)
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(1) The laws
relating to operating a motor vehicle and drinking alcohol, using controlled
substances or controlled substance analogs, or using any combination of alcohol,
controlled substances and controlled substance analogs.
346.637(2)
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(2) The effects of
alcohol, controlled substances or controlled substance analogs, or the use of
them in any combination, on a person's ability to operate a motor vehicle.
346.637
- ANNOT. ![]()
History: 1981 c. 20; 1995 a. 448.
346.64
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346.64 Employment
of drunken operators.
346.64(1)
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(1) No person who
owns or has direct control of a commercial motor vehicle or any vehicle operated
upon a highway for the conveyance of passengers for hire shall employ as an
operator of such vehicle and retain in the person's employment any person who is
addicted to the excessive use of intoxicating liquor or to the use of a
controlled substance or controlled substance analog under
ch. 961.
In addition to being subject to fine or imprisonment as prescribed by law, such
person shall forfeit $5 for each day such operator is retained in the person's
employ.
346.64(2)
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(2) Upon conviction of an operator of a commercial motor vehicle or any
vehicle operated for the conveyance of passengers for hire, for driving or
operating such vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant, the owner or
person having direct control of such vehicle shall discharge such operator from
such employment. No person shall employ or retain in employment as an
operator of a commercial motor vehicle or a vehicle operated upon a highway for
the conveyance of passengers for hire any person who has been so convicted
within the preceding 6-month period or any person during a period of
disqualification under
s. 343.315, unless
s. 343.055 (2) applies. In addition to being subject to fine or
imprisonment as prescribed by law, such person shall forfeit $5 for each day
such operator is retained in the person's employ contrary to the provisions of
this subsection.
346.64 -
ANNOT. ![]()
History: 1971 c. 219;
1989 a. 105, 359; 1995 a. 448.
346.65
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346.65 Penalty for violating
sections 346.62 to 346.64.
346.65(1)
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(1) Except as provided in sub.
(5m), any person who violates
s. 346.62 (2):
346.65(1)(a)
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(a) May be required to forfeit not less than $25 nor more than $200,
except as provided in par.
(b).
346.65(1)(b)
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(b) May be fined not less than $50 nor more than $500 or imprisoned for
not more than one year in the county jail or both if the total of convictions
under
s. 346.62 (2) or a local ordinance in conformity therewith or a law
of a federally recognized American Indian tribe or band in this state in
conformity with
s. 346.62 (2) equals 2 or more in a 4-year period. The 4-year
period shall be measured from the dates of the violations which resulted in the
convictions.
346.65(2)
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(2) Any person violating
s. 346.63 (1):
346.65(2)(a)
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(a) Shall forfeit not less than $150 nor more than $300, except as
provided in pars.
(b) to (f).
346.65(2)(b)
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(b) Except as provided in par.
(f), shall be fined not less than $350 nor more than $1,100 and
imprisoned for not less than 5 days nor more than 6 months if the number of
convictions under
ss. 940.09 (1) and 940.25
in the person's lifetime, plus the total number of suspensions, revocations and
other convictions counted under
s. 343.307 (1) within a 10-year period, equals 2, except that
suspensions, revocations or convictions arising out of the same incident or
occurrence shall be counted as one.
346.65(2)(c)
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(c) Except as provided in pars.
(f) and (g),
shall be fined not less than $600 nor more than $2,000 and imprisoned for not
less than 30 days nor more than one year in the county jail if the number of
convictions under
ss. 940.09 (1) and 940.25
in the person's lifetime, plus the total number of suspensions, revocations and
other convictions counted under
s. 343.307 (1), equals 3, except that suspensions, revocations or
convictions arising out of the same incident or occurrence shall be counted as
one.
346.65(2)(d)
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(d) Except as provided in pars.
(f) and (g),
shall be fined not less than $600 nor more than $2,000 and imprisoned for not
less than 60 days nor more than one year in the county jail if the number of
convictions under
ss. 940.09 (1) and 940.25
in the person's lifetime, plus the total number of suspensions, revocations and
other convictions counted under
s. 343.307 (1), equals 4, except that suspensions, revocations or
convictions arising out of the same incident or occurrence shall be counted as
one.
346.65(2)(e)
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(e) Except as provided in pars.
(f) and (g),
shall be fined not less than $600 nor more than $2,000 and imprisoned for not
less than 6 months nor more than 5 years if the number of convictions under
ss. 940.09 (1) and 940.25
in the person's lifetime, plus the total number of suspensions, revocations and
other convictions counted under
s. 343.307 (1), equals 5 or more, except that suspensions,
revocations or convictions arising out of the same incident or occurrence shall
be counted as one.
346.65(2)(f)
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(f) If there was a minor passenger under 16 years of age in the motor
vehicle at the time of the violation that gave rise to the conviction under
s. 346.63 (1), the applicable minimum and maximum forfeitures, fines
or imprisonment under par.
(a), (b),
(c),
(d)
or (e)
for the conviction are doubled. An offense under
s. 346.63 (1) that subjects a person to a penalty under par.
(c), (d)
or (e)
when there is a minor passenger under 16 years of age in the motor vehicle is a
felony and the place of imprisonment shall be determined under
s. 973.02.
346.65(2)(g)
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(g)
346.65(2)(g)1.
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1. If a person convicted had an alcohol concentration of 0.17 to 0.199,
the applicable minimum and maximum fines under pars.
(c) to (e)
are doubled.
346.65(2)(g)2.
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2. If a person convicted had an alcohol concentration of 0.20 to 0.249,
the applicable minimum and maximum fines under pars.
(c) to (e)
are tripled.
346.65(2)(g)3.
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3. If a person convicted had an alcohol concentration of 0.25 or above,
the applicable minimum and maximum fines under pars.
(c) to (e)
are quadrupled.
346.65(2c)
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(2c) In sub.
(2) (b) to (e),
the time period shall be measured from the dates of the refusals or violations
that resulted in the revocation or convictions. If a person has a
suspension, revocation or conviction for any offense under a local ordinance or
a state statute of another state that would be counted under
s. 343.307 (1), that suspension, revocation or conviction shall count
as a prior suspension, revocation or conviction under sub.
(2) (b) to (e).
346.65(2e)
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(2e) If the court determines that a person does not have the ability to
pay the costs and fine or forfeiture imposed under sub.
(2) (a), (b),
(c),
(d),
(e),
(f)
or (g),
the court may reduce the costs, fine and forfeiture imposed and order the person
to pay, toward the cost of the assessment and driver safety plan imposed under
s. 343.30 (1q) (c), the difference between the amount of the reduced
costs and fine or forfeiture and the amount of costs and fine or forfeiture
imposed under sub.
(2) (a), (b),
(c),
(d),
(e),
(f)
or (g).
346.65(2g)
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(2g)
346.65(2g)(a)
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(a) In addition to the authority of the court under
s. 973.05 (3) (a) to provide that a defendant perform community
service work for a public agency or a nonprofit charitable organization in lieu
of part or all of a fine imposed under sub.
(2) (b) to (g)
and except as provided in par.
(ag), the court may provide that a defendant perform community
service work for a public agency or a nonprofit charitable organization in lieu
of part or all of a forfeiture under sub.
(2) (a) or may require a person who is subject to sub.
(2) to perform community service work for a public agency or a
nonprofit charitable organization in addition to the penalties specified under sub.
(2).
346.65(2g)(ag)
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(ag) If the court determines that a person does not have the ability to
pay a fine imposed under sub.
(2) (b) to (g),
the court shall require the defendant to perform community service work for a
public agency or a nonprofit charitable organization in lieu of paying the fine
imposed or, if the amount of the fine was reduced under sub.
(2e), in lieu of paying the remaining amount of the fine. Each
hour of community service performed in compliance with an order under this
paragraph shall reduce the amount of the fine owed by an amount determined by
the court.
346.65(2g)(am)
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(am) Notwithstanding
s. 973.05 (3) (b), an order under par.
(a) or (ag)
may only apply if agreed to by the organization or agency. The court shall
ensure that the defendant is provided a written statement of the terms of the
community service order and that the community service order is monitored.
Any organization or agency acting in good faith to which a defendant is assigned
pursuant to an order under this subsection has immunity from any civil liability
in excess of $25,000 for acts or omissions by or impacting on the
defendant. The issuance or possibility of the issuance of a community
service order under this subsection does not entitle an indigent defendant who
is subject to sub.
(2) (a) to representation by counsel under
ch. 977.
346.65(2g)(b)
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(b) The court may require a person ordered to perform community service
work under par.
(a) or (ag),
or under
s. 973.05 (3) (a) if that person's fine resulted from violating
s. 346.63 (2), 940.09
(1) or 940.25,
to participate in community service work that demonstrates the adverse effects
of substance abuse or of operating a vehicle while under the influence of an
intoxicant or other drug, including working at an alcoholism treatment facility
approved under
s. 51.45, an emergency room of a general hospital or a driver
awareness program under
s. 346.637. The court may order the person to pay a reasonable
fee, based on the person's ability to pay, to offset the cost of establishing,
maintaining and monitoring the community service work ordered under this
paragraph. If the opportunities available to perform community service
work are fewer in number than the number of defendants eligible under this
subsection, the court shall, when making an order under this paragraph, give
preference to defendants who were under 21 years of age at the time of the
offense. All provisions of par.
(am) apply to any community service work ordered under this
paragraph.
346.65(2g)(c)
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(c) If there was a minor passenger under 16 years of age in the motor
vehicle or commercial motor vehicle at the time of the violation that gave rise
to the conviction, the court may require a person ordered to perform community
service work under par.
(a) or (ag),
or under
s. 973.05 (3) (a) if that person's fine resulted from violating
s. 346.63 (2), (5)
(a) or (6)
(a), 940.09
(1) or 940.25,
to participate in community service work that benefits children or that
demonstrates the adverse effects on children of substance abuse or of operating
a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant or other drug. The
court may order the person to pay a reasonable fee, based on the person's
ability to pay, to offset the cost of establishing, maintaining and monitoring
the community service work ordered under this paragraph.
346.65(2i)
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(2i) In addition to the authority of the court under sub.
(2g) and s.
973.05 (3) (a), the court may order a defendant subject to sub.
(2), or a defendant subject to
s. 973.05 (3) (a) who violated
s. 346.63 (2), 940.09
(1) or 940.25,
to visit a site that demonstrates the adverse effects of substance abuse or of
operating a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant or other drug,
including an alcoholism treatment facility approved under
s. 51.45 or an emergency room of a general hospital in lieu of part
or all of any forfeiture imposed or in addition to any penalty imposed.
The court may order the defendant to pay a reasonable fee, based on the person's
ability to pay, to offset the costs of establishing, maintaining and monitoring
the visits ordered under this subsection. The court may order a visit to
the site only if agreed to by the person responsible for the site. If the
opportunities available to visit sites under this subsection are fewer than the
number of defendants eligible for a visit, the court shall, when making an order
under this subsection, give preference to defendants who were under 21 years of
age at the time of the offense. The court shall ensure that the visit is
monitored. A visit to a site may be ordered for a specific time and a
specific day to allow the defendant to observe victims of vehicle accidents
involving intoxicated drivers. If it appears to the court that the
defendant has not complied with the court order to visit a site or to pay a
reasonable fee, the court may order the defendant to show cause why he or she
should not be held in contempt of court. Any organization or agency acting
in good faith to which a defendant is assigned pursuant to an order under this
subsection has immunity from any civil liability in excess of $25,000 for acts
or omissions by or impacting on the defendant. The issuance or possibility
of the issuance of an order under this subsection does not entitle an indigent
defendant who is subject to sub.
(2) (a) to representation by counsel under
ch. 977.
346.65(2j)
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(2j) Any person violating
s. 346.63 (5):
346.65(2j)(a)
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(a) Shall forfeit not less than $150 nor more than $300 except as provided
in par.
(b), (c)
or (d).
346.65(2j)(b)
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(b) Except as provided in par.
(d), shall be fined not less than $300 nor more than $1,000 and
imprisoned for not less than 5 days nor more than 6 months if the number of
prior convictions under ss.
940.09 (1) and 940.25
in the person's lifetime, plus the total number of other convictions, suspension
and revocations counted under
s. 343.307 (2) within a 10-year period, equals 2.
346.65(2j)(c)
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(c) Except as provided in par.
(d), shall be fined not less than $600 nor more than $2,000 and
imprisoned for not less than 30 days nor more than one year in the county jail
if the number of convictions under
ss. 940.09 (1) and 940.25
in the person's lifetime, plus the total number of other convictions,
suspensions and revocations counted under
s. 343.307 (2), equals 3 or more.