WISCONSIN OWI PETITION
On April 25, 2008 Jennifer Bukosky, her unborn daughter Sophie Bukosky and her 10 year old daughter, Courtney Bella, were killed by Mark Benson, a long time prescription drug and alcohol abuser. Also injured in the crash were her 12 year old son, Zach Bella, and Courtney's friend, Debbie Gibbs. Two days before killing Jenn and the children, Benson received his third OWI conviction.
This scene is repeated again and again in Wisconsin. Hundreds are killed and thousands injured every year. As a result Jenn's family, as well as thousands of other Wisconsin citizens, is demanding that legislators strengthen Wisconsin's Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) laws. By signing the following petition, you are indicating support for change and telling Wisconsin lawmakers that change must occur now. Thank you for your support. Together, we can get OWI laws changed.
The Petition
To: Wisconsin Legislators
On behalf of our daughter Jennifer Bukosky, her daughters Courtney Bella and Sophie Bukosky, her son Zach Bella and family friend Debbie Gibbs, and all family members: we demand that the Wisconsin Legislature change current Wisconsin Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) laws.
We the undersigned, DEMAND the Wisconsin Legislature make required changes to current OWI laws that will at least make:
- The first offense a crime
- The third offense a felony
- Mandatory minimum jail time for all offenses
- Strict laws for driving with a revoked/suspended licenses and a felony charge if persons are injured or killed
- Law allowing for sobriety checkpoints
- Mandatory ignition interlock on 1st offense if BAC is 0.16 or higher and 0.08 for repeat offenders
- Mandatory education/treatment programs for alcohol and drug abusers
Signed,
