Alcohol Treatment Program

Randy Rozek • December 29, 2009

Under current law, judges outside of Winnebago County have not been allowed to sentence drunk drivers to probation until the fourth offense. Having that treatment and probation option available to second and third time offenders is a step towards addressing the alcohol issue that exists in Wisconsin.

Participants in the program must remain sober and undergo alcohol assessment, complete a drivers safety program and perform community service. If the participants do not comply with the rules, they can be sent back to the court and ordered to serve additional time.

So far, in the Winnebago pilot program, the program seems to be working at addressing alcohol addiction while saving the county money and keeping our streets safe from yet another drunk driver. The recidivism rate for those who have completed the SSTOP program is at a low 10%.

In July 2010, the program will be expanded statewide. This program may increase the safety of our Wisconsin roads which is always welcomed.

Free E-Books 
By Rozek Law Offices, S.C. • September 18, 2026
UM UIM coverage FAQs for Wisconsin crashes: what it covers, what to do at the scene, insurance steps, and evidence to protect your claim.
By Rozek Law Offices, S.C. • September 11, 2026
Pedestrian accident claim steps in Wisconsin: what to do at the scene, handle insurance calls, and preserve evidence to support fair compensation.
By Rozek Law Offices, S.C. • August 21, 2026
School zone accident case study: what to do at the scene, how insurance reviews fault, and what evidence to save for a stronger claim.
By Rozek Law Offices, S.C. • August 14, 2026
brain injury claim documentation checklist: what to do after an accident, what to tell insurance, and how to save medical records and evidence.
By Rozek Law Offices, S.C. • July 17, 2026
Work zone crash claims: compare settlement vs trial, what to do at the scene, how insurance evaluates cases, and evidence that can strengthen recovery.
By Rozek Law Offices, S.C. • July 10, 2026
Fourth of July injury claims: what to do at the scene, how insurance reviews work, and what evidence to save to protect your personal injury case.
By Rozek Law Offices, S.C. • June 19, 2026
Slip and fall injuries: learn who may pay, what to do at the scene, how insurance works, and what evidence to keep to support a claim.
By Rozek Law Offices, S.C. • June 12, 2026
Motorcycle accident claims: what to do at the scene, how insurance works, and what evidence to save this summer to protect your case.
By Rozek Law Offices, S.C. • May 29, 2026
Car accident checklist for drivers: what to do at the scene, how to document evidence, and how to handle insurance steps after a crash.
By Rozek Law Offices, S.C. • May 1, 2026
Wisconsin injury claim value explained: what insurers review, what to do at the scene, and how evidence and insurance affect fair compensation.