Facing a second OWI offense in Wisconsin can lead to mandatory jail time, license revocation, and strict ignition interlock requirements. Learn the 2026 penalties and what you need to know to defend your case effectively.

Understanding Wisconsin’s Sentence Adjustment Law Wisconsin’s sentence adjustment statute (§ 973.195) offers a narrow but meaningful opportunity for certain incarcerated individuals to request a reduction in the confinement portion of their sentence after serving a...

If you received an OWI in Wisconsin, you may be eligible to apply for an occupational license. An occupation license allows you to drive to and from work and for other specified purposes. However, strict requirements apply—including the requirement to obtain an SR-22...

For many people, the words jail and prison mean the same thing. Both involve handcuffs. Both involve cells. Both involve losing your freedom. But under Wisconsin law, the difference between jail and prison is enormous—and on a fifth offense (or higher) Operating While...

When people search for a lawyer today, one of the very first things they do is read Google reviews. Whether someone is facing a workplace injury or  a criminal charge, online reviews have become a critical part of deciding which law firm can be trusted. At Mays Law...

If you are facing an OWI charge in Wisconsin, you need to know what is at stake in your case. All OWI charges carry serious penalties, and if you don’t take your case seriously, you could end up facing these penalties unnecessarily. The penalties that are on the table...

Making informed decisions starts with understanding the options available to you. This includes your options for seeking to have your charges reduced or dismissed. An experienced criminal defense attorney will be able to help, and to ensure that you do not lose any of...

  Each year, we publish numerous articles that contain important information for injured workers in Wisconsin. This year was no exception. Our Madison workers’ compensation lawyers published several articles throughout 2025 that discuss everything from when you...

Attorney Stephen E. Mays of Mays Law Office has been named a 2025 Wisconsin Super Lawyer for Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, recognizing his exceptional advocacy, skill, and dedication to protecting clients’ rights. Being named a 2025 Wisconsin Super Lawyer in Criminal...

You were injured on the job. You are facing unexpected medical bills, and you are going to fall behind on your other bills while you are unable to work. You are facing serious financial consequences, and you need to make sure you protect yourself and your family as...

When Compassion Costs You: A Young Manager’s Injury, Walmart’s Silence, and the System That Failed Her In the American workplace, we’re taught to be team players — to show up, follow the rules, look out for our coworkers, and do what’s right, even when it’s...

If you have been injured on the job in Wisconsin, filing a successful workers’ compensation claim could be critical for avoiding financial strain during (and after) your recovery. While your medical bills and lost wages will add up quickly, if you are eligible to file...