Milwaukee Criminal Defense Law Blog
Reports of reckless driving behavior lead to felony drug charges
It may come as no surprise that the idea of facing allegations of unlawful behavior can be a harrowing concept. Without the necessary legal experience, the average person may feel uncertain of his or her available options and of how best to approach the situation. A...
Is it a crime to date my high school girlfriend after I graduate?
Wisconsin's consent laws are quite strict, but the state did make some changes to help those who may be adults under the law but have real and unharmful romantic relationships with minors. According to the Wisconsin Legislative Council, anyone over the age of 18...
Violent crimes increase in Milwaukee
Wisconsin residents face a high overall risk of violent crimes. From assault to crimes with deadly weapons, this trend in the city seems to be increasing. Local officials are now actively seeking solutions. Milwaukee mayor notes changes According to WTMJ-TV,...
Comparing marijuana laws in Illinois and Wisconsin
Public opinion about marijuana use is changing rapidly around the U.S. Several governors, including Wisconsin’s Gov. Tony Evers, are calling on legislators to change state law. So far, Wisconsin’s top executive has been unsuccessful. Cannabis is illegal in the state,...
Could drug court keep you out of jail?
As someone facing a Wisconsin drug charge, you may be fearful about your future and wondering whether you may wind up in jail. In some cases, if your conviction was for a nonviolent drug offense, you may have the option of entering drug court, rather than jail or...
Why is insider trading illegal?
Wisconsin residents like you may partake in trading within the stock market. If you do that, it is important to understand how the stock market works. For example, the law considers some actions of trade illegal. One of these actions is insider trading. You may have...
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...
