Drunk-Driving Offender Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Sixth Offense

An Eleva man was sentenced to serve two years in prison for his sixth drunk-driving offense and causing a two-vehicle crash in the town of Eagle Point in June 2023. Michael J. Bauer, 43, pleaded no contest in May in Chippewa County Court to OWI-6th offense and possession of narcotic drugs. Bauer was given credit for 171 days already served and must pay $34,993 in restitution and a $543 fine. He must also submit a DNA sample and cannot consume alcohol or enter taverns while on extended supervision.

Key Takeaways:

• Michael J. Bauer was sentenced to two years in prison for his sixth drunk-driving offense and related charges.
• Bauer pleaded no contest to OWI-6th offense and possession of narcotic drugs in May in Chippewa County Court.
• He was given credit for 171 days already served and must serve four years of extended supervision.
• Bauer must pay $34,993 in restitution and a $543 fine, and submit a DNA sample.
• His driver's license was permanently revoked, and he is prohibited from consuming alcohol or entering taverns while on extended supervision.
• The crash occurred on June 19, 2023, at the intersection of Highway S and 142nd St. in the town of Eagle Point.
• The victim had neck injuries but managed to testify at the sentencing.
• Bauer was convicted of his fifth operating while under the influence offense in 2014.

Statistics:

• Bauer will serve two years in prison for his sixth drunk-driving offense.
• He must pay $34,993 in restitution and a $543 fine.
• Bauer must serve four years of extended supervision.
• 171 days were given to Bauer as credit for time already served.
• Bauer must submit a DNA sample.
• The victim suffered neck injuries in the crash.

Sources:

• The Leader-Telegram (Eau Claire, Wis.), "Drunk-Driving Offender Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Sixth Offense" (no date mentioned).