Month: July 2026

OWI 5th Offense

Charge: OWI 5th offense Outcome: On the eve of a scheduled jury trial, the state moved to dismiss the case after reviewing the defense expert’s work and investigation Details Defense provided expert findings and investigation results before trial

OWI (Second Offense After 10 Years)

Charge: OWI (first offense; treated as a second offense after 10 years) Outcome: Case dismissed after a pretrial motion to suppress based on an unlawful arrest. Details Pretrial motion to suppress granted/led to dismissal due to unlawful arrest

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