Archive for 2016
Technology and the Law | Drug Defense
Drug Defense: Does Technology Affect The Law? Technology changes every single day. These changes have impacts on crimes and investigations. Smart phones have recently introduced pressure-sensitive technology. What can one do with pressure-sensitive technology? Weigh items directly on their smart phone device. What kind of items? Anything. What if any impact does this technological advancement have…
Read MoreCutting Through the “He Said She Said”: What Hearsay Really Means
I often have clients tell me that a statement in a criminal complaint, a police narrative, or something said in a videotaped interrogation is bogus evidence because it is “just hearsay.” That may well be the case, but such a statement is an oversimplification. Before diving deeper it is important to understand what hearsay is,…
Read MoreOshkosh, Alcohol, and Public Intoxication
The snow is melting in Oshkosh and soon spring will be here— starting the annual season of pub crawls, music festivals…..and the drinking that’s common at these events. While this is a part of life for many young people and students in the area, here are some things to keep in mind so you can…
Read MoreArrested in Oshkosh? | Information you need to know
MY SON GOT ARRESTED. WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? An arrest can be a parent’s or grandparent’s worst nightmare. Maybe your child or grandchild made a mistake. Or, even worse, your child or grandchild has been wrongfully accused of some criminal wrongdoing. In the event one of your loved ones faces arrest or is taken into…
Read MoreSubpoenas | Help I've been subpoenaed to court!
If I’m not on Trial, do I need a Lawyer? So you’ve been subpoenaed. Maybe this is for a case where you called the police in the first place because you were a victim or a witness. Maybe this is for a case you where you were a witness months and months ago. You’re not…
Read MoreDo I have to go to mediation? And why do I have to take a parenting class first?
I have had many parents ask me why they have to participate in mediation. They often explain that they have not been able to reach an agreement with their child’s other parent on their own, and therefore mediation just won’t work. What those parents don’t realize, and what I explain to them, is that Wisconsin’s…
Read MoreLike Petit & Dommershausen on Facebook page to help the Oshkosh Area Humane Society!
As March roars in like a baby lion, we are running a charity contest. For every new LIKE on Petit & Dommershausen’s Facebook page in March, Petit & Dommershausen will donate $1 (up to $500) to the Oshkosh Area Humane Society!! Please visit us on Facebook and like our page. Petit & Dommershausen’s Facebook
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