Statutory Interpretation OWI.

Byline: Derek Hawkins

WI Court of Appeals District III

Case Name: State of Wisconsin v. Keith H. Shoeder

Case No.: 2018AP997-CR

Officials: Stark, P.J., Hruz and Seidl, JJ.

Focus: Statutory Interpretation OWI

Keith Shoeder was observed operating his riding lawn mower on the shoulder of a public roadway and was subsequently arrested for fourth-offense operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI). Shoeder argues the circuit court erroneously denied his motion to dismiss that charge because a riding lawn mower is not a "motor vehicle" within the meaning of Wisconsin's OWI statute, WIS. STAT. 346.63(1)(a) (2017-18). Instead, he argues his riding lawn mower is an "all-terrain vehicle," the operation of which while intoxicated is subject to a different penalty scheme. We conclude the relevant statutes permit Shoeder's prosecution for OWI because his riding lawn mower qualifies...

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