Milwaukee Criminal Defense Law Blog
Is eyewitness identification a reliable form of evidence?
Law enforcement departments in Wisconsin and across the nation use eyewitness identification as a source of evidence when building a criminal case. Yet, not all instances of eyewitness identification yield accurate results. In some cases, this form of evidence could...
Lack of “reasonable suspicion” may not prevent DUI arrest
The red flag that first triggers a traffic stop may not always be correct. Still, Wisconsin law enforcement officers are duty-bound to follow up on their suspicions and either conclude that nothing illegal is happening or stop a crime in progress. When officers follow...
How do wire and mail fraud differ?
In Wisconsin, mail fraud and wire fraud are among the most common white collar crimes. They are a form of fraud, meaning money or property is one's main target. But what differentiates mail from wire fraud? Is there a significant difference between the two? Today we...
Does Wisconsin use the death penalty?
At the federal level, the death penalty is a legal punishment for certain violent crimes and some federal crimes. Each state can decide if it will impose this penalty. While many states do have and use the death penalty, the Death Penalty Information Center explains...
Know the drug possession penalties in Wisconsin
Individuals who receive a conviction of drug possession in Wisconsin are subject to fines and jail time. The specific penalties vary depending on criminal history, the type of substance and the amount. Before facing a drug possession court date, review the state's...
What makes white collar crimes different?
White collar crime is different in many ways from other types of crime. These crimes are financial in nature. They do not involve violence. The main thing that makes them different, though, is the people who commit these crimes are not the stereotypical criminal. ...
Homicide charges filed in response to drug overdose
Two men are facing homicide charges in connection with a fentanyl and heroin overdose which took one man's life. Fox6Now.com reports that the two men facing charges ran a drug operation from jail. One man was already in jail while the other man acted on his...
Is drag racing illegal?
Racing cars, trucks or motorcycles brings excitement to all ages. The Milwaukee Mile, a one-mile long oval racetrack at the Wisconsin State Fair Park, is the oldest operating motor speedway in the world. The grandstand seats 45,000 spectators. While racing is legal,...
What are the statutory rape laws in Wisconsin?
When most people think of the term “sex crime,” they likely think of something extremely horrific. However, it is possible to be convicted of a sex crime for doing nothing other than engaging in what you assumed to be consensual sex. If you do not know the age of...
Assault charges and your career
Many people recognize the different ways in which certain offenses impact careers, such as a white-collar professional charged with embezzlement. However, it is imperative to understand that assault charges also disrupt many careers, even relatively minor cases. For...
