Milwaukee Criminal Defense Law Blog

A 22-year-old woman is reportedly facing felony identity theft charges after allegedly stealing and using the bank account information of several others in Wisconsin. White collar crimes such as identity theft carry serious consequences if a conviction is obtained. Those who face such charges could find it beneficial to consult with an attorney early on for assistance in forming a strong defense.

Authorities assert that the investigation began when they received reports that the woman and another individual had used stolen credit cards to make multiple purchases at a variety of stores. While investigating these alleged transactions, investigators claim they also discovered the two had stolen bank account information from as many as eight account holders. After allegedly locating video surveillance of the two making purchases with the stolen information, authorities obtained a warrant for their arrest.

A 53-year-old man from Oconomowoc is facing serious charges after accusations of rape surfaced that span some four years. The man, who purportedly identified himself as a federal agent to his alleged victims, is facing five felony counts of sexual assault. As sex crimes are taken very seriously in Wisconsin, he could spend years in jail if a court finds him guilty. 

Several women have come forward to identify the man as an alleged rapist and stalker. These women have accused him of aggressively pursuing them. They say he used his status as an agent of the U.S. Department of State Diplomatic Security Services to terrorize and manipulate them into nonconsensual sex acts over the course of the last four years. 

Without the necessary legal experience, many individuals may be unaware of their rights when it comes to involvement in a routine traffic stop. Without the presence of a warrant, law enforcement agents must generally have reasonable cause to suspect the presence of wrongdoing before they can perform a search of the vehicle. A man in Wisconsin could be working with an attorney to ensure his rights weren't violated after a recent traffic stop left him accused of drug crimes.

According to reports, law enforcement agents initiated the traffic stop at around 1:30 a.m. on a recent Thursday. Although no information was provided as to what led them to pull the car over, upon approaching the driver, they claim the driver was impaired and proceeded to search the vehicle. During this search, police allegedly discovered an unspecified amount of cocaine, along with prescription medications and drug paraphernalia.

A 39-year-old man has been arrested and accused of involvement in drug activity following a recent investigation in Wisconsin. Being the subject of an investigation into the possible presence of drug activity can be a daunting process, and without the necessary legal experience, a person may be uncertain how to respond to allegations. For those who stand accused of drug crimes, seeking guidance early in the process may be advisable.

Law enforcement agents assert the investigation began when an informant began purchasing illegal narcotics from the man. After allegedly making several controlled buys over several months, authorities obtained a warrant to search his home. During the search, police claim to have unearthed as much as 730 grams of cocaine, along with a substantial sum of cash and several firearms.