Criminal

If you have been arrested for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) in Wisconsin, one of the first questions you may ask is, “How many drinks did it take for me to be over the legal limit?” Unfortunately, there is no simple answer. Many people assume they know how much alcohol they can consume and still legally…

We are frequently asked, “I have been talked to by the police and I might be charged criminally, should I get an attorney now or wait until I am charged?” The answer is do not wait! Get a skilled attorney, versed in criminal law, onboard as soon as possible. There are many reasons to do…

What is Sextortion and how does WI law respond to it? You may have seen news stories about “sextortion” and wondered what it is or how Wisconsin protects against it. There have been many national stories about sextortion, including a recent one affecting a young Wisconsin boy. Sextortion has become increasingly prevalent on social media…

I was charged with Disorderly Conduct Domestic Abuse, but I did not abuse anyone.   “Disorderly Conduct Domestic Abuse” is a short way to say “Disorderly Conduct with a Domestic Abuse Surcharge”.  The actual crime that is charged is “Disorderly Conduct[i].” The “domestic abuse” part is not a criminal charge itself but references the Domestic Abuse…

Can the cops search my car? In Wisconsin, vehicle searches only require probable cause to be conducted. There is no need for a warrant, so long as the police officers can point out specific reasons as to why they think you have committed a crime, are currently committing a crime, or are about to commit…

We get it. You made a mistake. Maybe you got pulled over for speeding. Or maybe you had a headlight out. You were issued a traffic ticket. You felt you should have received a warning, but you now have a ticket and a court date. What do you do next? First, read the ticket carefully.…

https://captimes.com/news/local/neighborhoods/walk-the-line-how-bail-jumping-became-wisconsins-most-charged-crime/article_8349851a-f8cd-5fc3-a659-7fc5c1885e25.html Bail Jumping is the most charged crime in Wisconsin. While over the last 20 years the rates of other criminal charges have fallen, bail jumping charges have soared. Tens of thousands of bail jumping charges are filed each year. Why? Captimes article explores. For a little background: Any person released on bail or bond…

                Wisconsin Treatment Courts Brown County, as with many other counties throughout Wisconsin and throughout the country, has developed numerous alternative treatment courts in recent years.  Specifically in Brown County, there are currently five separate treatment courts focusing on specific issues—drug, mental health, OWI, veterans, and heroin.  The first program created was the drug court…

Is Canada banning all handguns? According to a Reuters news article, Canada has taken the step to ban the use, transfer or sale of all handguns effective October 21, 2022. As reported by Susan Heavy, the Canadian prime Minister signed into law  Regulations prohibiting the sale, purchase or transfer of handguns within Canada. The report…