PROBLEM:  Client in Oconto County was charged with his third OWI.  He was facing the following minimum and maximum penalties:

                                                                        Minimum                      Maximum

                        Fine (with Costs)                      $1168.00                     $8900.00

                        Revocation                               24 months                    36 months

                        Jail                                           30 days                        12 months

RESULT:  Upon review of our client’s traffic history, we were able to determine that his second OWI conviction was constitutionally invalid.  As a result, we were able to void his 2^nd OWI conviction.  Realizing that his first conviction was more than ten years ago, this third offense now became his 1^st offense.  He was found guilty of a non-criminal ordinance violation.  He served no jail, was given a $753 fine (including court costs) and nine month license revocation.