OWI – Probable Cause

By: Derek Hawkins//June 12, 2019//

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WI Court of Appeals – District I

Case Name: City of West Allis v. James M. Gregg

Case No.: 2018AP1326

Officials: BRASH, J.

Focus: OWI – Probable Cause

James M. Gregg appeals an order of the circuit court, upholding a decision by the City of West Allis Municipal Court, that Gregg had improperly refused to submit to one or more chemical tests after being arrested for operating a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant (OWI). Gregg argues that the arresting officer did not have probable cause to arrest him for OWI, which is also a requirement for an improper refusal finding, and thus both courts erred in making that finding. We affirm.

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Derek A Hawkins is trademark corporate counsel for Harley-Davidson. Hawkins oversees the prosecution and maintenance of the Harley-Davidson’s international trademark portfolio in emerging markets.

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