OWI 5th / Felony Drug Possession – Sauk County (March 2025)

Result: Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing for Lack of Probable Cause

Handled By: Attorney Corey Chirafisi

Summary: Charged with fifth-offense OWI and felony drug possession, the client faced significant prison exposure. During cross-examination at the preliminary hearing, Attorney Chirafisi secured testimony from the arresting officer admitting he lacked probable cause to arrest. The officer also failed to explain when he became aware of the .02 BAC threshold applicable to repeat offenders. The judge dismissed all felony charges for lack of probable cause.

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