Milwaukee Criminal Defense Law Blog
Can you get a DUI for drugs?
In Wisconsin, there are laws in place that deal with driving while under the influence. Though most people think of alcohol when they think of DUI-related crimes, the reality is that DUI crimes, in general, cover a much wider range, including the potential use of...
Avoiding unemployment insurance fraud in Wisconsin
The unexpected loss of a job can take a huge financial and emotional toll on an individual and her or his family. Unemployment Insurance is a vital, government-sponsored benefits program that may be available to provide qualified workers with a period of weekly...
Why do false domestic violence allegations arise?
Every day, people across the country are subjected to domestic violence. However, many people destroy the lives of others by claiming that they were abused even though no such mistreatment occurred. There are a host of reasons why someone may decide to accuse their...
Should you avoid social media while under investigation?
When you are accused of committing a crime in Wisconsin and you feel you have been wronged, it is tempting to lose your cool and talk to anyone who will listen about how life is unfair. In today’s world, many turn to social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram,...
Do you know the different types of domestic violence?
Just as there are several types of relationships scattered throughout Milwaukee, there are different ways in which a person can become abusive within a relationship. You could inflict abuse on your partner without knowing or meaning to. Women Against Abuse takes an...
Breaking down the risks of sharing prescription medication
A majority of people in Milwaukee have the best intentions at heart. To that end, patients may share their prescription medication with family and friends in need. Despite a person’s good intentions, selling or otherwise giving prescription medication to someone else...
Committing accidental credit card fraud
Many people in Milwaukee would not dream of committing credit card fraud, knowing it simply is not worth the risk or the charges. While true, that does not mean credit card holders do not commit accidental fraud. GOBankingRates explores various types of credit card...
When prosecutors charge you twice for the same crime
Few things in life are more stressful than facing criminal charges. After all, if your conduct was serious, you may spend years in prison after a guilty verdict. Fortunately, in many cases, you do not have to worry about other states charging you with a crime. That is...
Are you under a phishing scheme investigation?
There are various kinds of phishing schemes going on every day all across the country.If you are under investigation for engineering such a scam, or participating in one what should you do? Phishing explainedA phishing scam is one in which fraudulent information is...
Is identity theft a felony in Wisconsin?
Misrepresenting who you are by utilizing the personal information of someone else, or someone’s business, is a serious crime in Wisconsin. If you are currently facing an identity theft charge, you may be feeling understandably uneasy about the repercussions you...
