If this is a first OWI (=DUI) in any state, then in Wisconsin it is not a criminal offense. You could contact the prosecutor and make some deal involving a forfeiture and some other requirements. If it is a subsequent offense, up through the fourth, you could retain a Wisconsin lawyer and authorize him or her (in writing) to appear for you at all non-evidentiary hearings. Your presence at a final plea-and-sentencing hearing, however, is usually required. It's hard to avoid, since the Court must determine that your plea is knowing and voluntary but if there is some way of getting around that by motion for telephonic appearance, your lawyer can ask the Court to permit it. Good Luck.
Answered on Jun 12th, 2015 at 1:09 AM