2007 Wisconsin Act 111

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(effective date: April 2, 2008)

This Act amends the law relating to the penalty imposed on repeat drunken driving offenders. The Act creates a higher penalty for 7th and subsequent OWI offenses. It also increases the OWI surcharge from $355 to $365, which represents an increase to the county of conviction, the State, and the Safe-Ride Program.

The statutes are amended as follows:

-Sec. 346.65(2)(am)5:

5th and 6th Offenses= Class H Felony

Fine not less than $600 nor more than $10,000, imprisonment for not less than 6 months nor more than 6 years, or both.

-Sec. 346.65(2)(am)6:

7th – 9th Offenses = Class G Felony

Fine not to exceed $25,000, imprisonment not to exceed 10 years, or both.

-Sec. 346.65(2)(am)7:

10th and subsequent offenses = Class F Felony

Fine not to exceed $25,000, imprisonment not to exceed 12 years and 6 months, or both.

Note: Under Sec. 346.65(2c), the time period shall be measured from the dates of the refusals or violations that resulted in the revocation or conviction. Effective date: April 2, 2008