What is Disorderly Conduct Domestic Abuse?

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…

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Wisconsin Vehicle Search by Police

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…

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Do I need to show up to court for my traffic ticket?

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.…

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What is Bail Jumping in Wisconsin?

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…

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Wisconsin Treatment Courts

                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…

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Handguns in Canada

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…

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Employment in Wisconsin with a Felony

What do comedian Tim Allen, Martha Stewart and actor Robert Downey Jr. all have in common? They all spent some time in jail for criminal activity. However, the public forgave their flaws and embraced them nonetheless. They were able to find employment after their crimes.  So what do you do if you have a felony;…

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Pardons in Wisconsin 101

What is a pardon?A pardon is forgiveness by the governor for a crime previously committed. A pardon is different from expungement, where the record is completely removed as if it never occurred. A pardon restores legal rights associated with a conviction; for example, a previously convicted felon can have their gun rights restored upon the…

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Debunking the Myth that Eyewitness Identification is Reliable

We’ve heard it in the news; we’ve seen it on our Facebook feeds; we’ve seen it on the latest Netflix documentary—There are innocent folks in prison for crimes they didn’t commit. The number one reason why? The admissibility of unreliable and inaccurate eyewitness testimony and misidentification. According to the Innocence Project , 358 people who…

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