Milwaukee Criminal Defense Law Blog

When a domestic dispute escalates into a physical altercation, it can be difficult to ascertain whether one's actions were taken out with malicious intent or as an act of self defense. Although violent crimes such as homicide carry serious penalties, there must be sufficient evidence to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt before a conviction can be obtained. A 19-year-old man is reportedly facing homicide charges in relation to his alleged involvement in a recent fatal shooting in Wisconsin.

According to authorities, the incident began when they received reports of a domestic dispute at around 3:30 a.m. on a recent Saturday. Upon arriving at the location, they claim to have found the body of a 46-year-old man who had apparently succumbed to a gunshot wound. A mother and her son were also at the residence at the time of the altercation, and the son was taken into custody soon thereafter on suspicion of homicide.

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.