Category Archives: Legal

Huffing While Driving is Not Against the Law

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Nina Emerson

In State v. Torbeck, (not recommended for publication) the court of appeals affirmed the trial court’s dismissal of a third offense OWI charge because the substance that defendant “huffed” (1, 1-Difluoroethane [DFE]) before she crashed her car is not an … Continue reading →

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Motor vehicle vs. vehicle

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Nina Emerson

State v. Smits, 2001 WI App 45, 241 Wis. 2d 374, 626 N.W.2d 42. http://www.wisbar.org/res/capp/z2000/00-1158.htm Somehow I missed this case when it came out in 2001.  It is not summarized on the Resource Center’s web site of OWI-related court decisions.  … Continue reading →

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FDA Takes Action Against Caffeinated Alcohol Drinks

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Nina Emerson

The F.D.A. began reviewing the drinks a year ago, at the urging of 18 attorneys general. At issue was whether adding caffeine to alcoholic beverages was “generally regarded as safe,” an agency designation that requires accepted scientific evidence. In the … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the Wisconsin Alcohol Law and Policy Blog

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Julia Sherman

The laws, ordinances, rules and court cases that shape Wisconsin’s alcohol environment are constantly evolving though court decisions, statutory changes, municipal ordinances and operational policies. This forum provides a snapshot of developments in impaired driving laws, enforcement and, alcohol policy … Continue reading →

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