Criminal Defense Attorney Clayton Griessmeyer has experience representing criminal defendants in various crimes from traffic tickets, to DUI, to misdemeanors and felonies. He has helped criminal defendants avoid jail and deal with the stress of a pending criminal case. 

As a criminal defense lawyer, he has represented people from diverse backgrounds including juveniles, a Medical Doctor and past medical professor, teacher, business owners, single mothers, single fathers, numerous Marines, and many others.  As a Madison, Wisconsin DUI lawyer, he is familiar with Wisconsin Drunk Driving Laws and penalties.  With an office in Verona, Wisconsin, he is a local lawyer for criminal defendants in Dane County.

Criminal Case Results

CRIMINAL DEFENSE CASE EXPERIENCE

● Felony Drug Possession with intent ● Felony Drug Manufacturing-Mushrooms ● Felony Maintaining a drug trafficking place ● Misdemeanor Possess● Possession with intent-cocaine ●Amphetamine/LSD/Psilocin● Battery● Attempt Battery ● Disorderly Conduct ● DUI first, second, third offense ● Intimidation of a Victim ● Operating After Revocation ● Open Container ● Retail Theft ● Theft of Movable Property ● Felony Theft from Business Setting● Resisting or Obstructing an Officer ● Juvenile Crimes ● Trespass ● Sentence Credit in Felony Battery and Felony Drug Case After Reconfinement Hearing (appellate)- Madison, Wisconsin Criminal Appeal● Felony Fleeing/Eluding an Officer● Felony Reckless Endangerment● Pandering  ● Graffiti ● Theft from Person ● Receiving Stolen Property●Possession of Silenced Machine Gun●Possession of butterfly knife

WISCONSIN DUI Laws.  Wisconsin law generally prevents drivers from either:  1. Driving in an unsafe manner as a result of alcohol or controlled substances or 2. Operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited alcohol content at the time of driving.  A prohibited alcohol content is generally a bac of .08 unless the driver is under 21 years old or has prior offenses and notice of a lower bac level (.02) or has a commercial driver's license.  Because there are two laws that apply (driving in an unsafe manner or with a .08 or higher) prosecutors have two chances to convict an alleged dui driver.  Note that although there are two separate laws, if convicted, a driver is only punished for one offense.  Note also that a refusal to provide blood or breath test evidence is separate from the above and if found unreasonable will result in a longer revocation and potential other penalties including an ignition interlock device.  If a driver refuses testing and is not forcefully compelled, there will be no charge of operating with a prohibited alcohol content because there is no proof of the bac level.  However, there will be a charge for OWI and also refusal. New Laws.  Beginning July 1, 2010, significant changes were made to existing Wisconsin DUI laws.  Many changes were created under "Act 100."  Major changes include: • 4th offense OWI is now a felony if it occurs within five years of a previous offense; • A first offense is a misdemeanor if a child under 16 is in the car • For the first time, judges are allowed to sentence drivers to probation placing a greater emphasis on treatment and prevention of future offenses, mandatory jail minimums still apply but successful probation can reduce the suggested sentence under the applicable sentencing guidelines;

Attorney Clayton Griessmeyer helps people who have been injured or wronged, with a focus on bike accidents and bicycle injury. 

If you have been injured in any type of accident, call for a free case evaluation.  Attorney Griessmeyer can travel throughout Wisconsin to meet with you and can visit you or your family at a location you choose including your house or the hospital.  If your case is declined, Attorney Griessmeyer will help you locate another lawyer to take the case.

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BICYCLE INJURY CASE EXPERIENCE

The following cases represent Wisconsin and California bicycle injury cases.  The Wisconsin cases were handled soley by Attorney Griessmeyer while the California cases were handled by Attorney Richard Duquette with help from Attorney Griessmeyer who worked as a law clerk and Associate Attorney.  Note that each case depends on the facts of the individual case and results vary.  Do not assume similar outcomes can be obtained:

●Commuter bicyclist hit by unlicensed driver-suffered broken collarbone with two surgeries.  Policy limits tendered without having to file lawsuit.  Insurance Company initially claimed bicyclist was partially at fault. Health insurance company waived entire lien saving client tens of thousands. Wisconsin.

●Commuter bicyclist broke wrist trying to avoid car quickly pulling into parking lot in front of him at night.  Case settled without lawsuit despite insurance company initially claiming bicyclist was 100% at fault and $0.00 initial offer to bicyclist before he hired attorney Griessmeyer and after he gave a recorded statement to the insurance company. Health insurance lien reduced saving client money. Wisconsin.

●Ironman triathlete hit by car while training/running.  Case settled without lawsuit.  Health insurance lien reduced.  Wisconsin.

●Commuter hit by car and not injured but cited by the police.  Driver was not cited.  At trial, commuter bicyclist was found not guilty. Wisconsin.

●Triathlete with broken back from car/bike collision requiring back surgery (driver turned left in front of bicylist who was descending and could not stop) California

●Bicyclist collision with road rage driver outside of his vehicle resulting in broken hip requiring surgery (biker did not own a car and had ridden over 100,000 miles in his life.) California

●Cyclist with broken back and three separate hospital stays requiring major back surgery-California

●Commuter cyclist with concussion and mild traumatic brain injury from collision with truck Triathlete who suffered broken elbow after collision with debris negligently left in road at night-California

● Marine who suffered broken finger after collision with car (and other injuries which affected his military performance and career)-California

●Commuter and ultra-distance rider who collided with truck while training for an upcoming race (4 broken ribs, severe knee injury, hospital stay, and numerous other injuries)-California

 ●Cyclist who collided with back of vehicle resulting in knee injury and knee surgery-California

●Commuter who suffered shoulder injuries requiring surgery Long time bicycle racer struck by boat and trailer being pulled by truck resulted in arm surgery and the implantation of several screws to fix a badly damaged arm Bicyclist doored causing serious injury-California