As the Internet changes and develops, so do the laws and crimes that are associated with it. To some degree, this just means that crimes that have existed for a long time move over into the realm of Internet crime. For example, it was possible to steal someone's...

Year: 2014
Wisconsin man receives 63 months for sex crime charges
A 34-year-old Milwaukee man has been sentenced to 63 months in prison after pleading guilty to transportation for prostitution in August. The man, who was indicted back in December, was also initially facing charges for inducing travel to engage in prostitution and...
Wisconsin domestic violence and federal gun laws
Although the verdict for most domestic violence cases is decided in state courts, once you are convicted for domestic violence, there are also federal laws that can come into play. One of these is a federal gun law that states that it is illegal for those who are...
Wisconsin man faces charges for alleged sexual assault of girl
A 33-year-old West Bend man is facing criminal charges for allegedly having sexual intercourse with a 13-year-old girl. The man has been charged with attempted first-degree sexual assault of a child, sexual exploitation of a child and two counts of causing a child...
What is copyright infringement?
A copyright is a legal right that provides protection to artists who create original works of authorship. An authorship is defined as anything that is considered literary, artistic, musical or dramatic. Copyright protection applies to both an artist's published and...
Wisconsin man faces charges for sexual assault of 12-year-old
A 24-year-old Wisconsin man is facing sexual assault charges after his arrest on October 30. The man has been charged with two counts of first-degree sexual assault of a child. According to police, the charges against the man stemmed from an investigation that began...
Understanding the white collar crime of forgery
Forgery is a crime that generally involves creating a false document or writing a fake signature with the intent of passing the document, or signature on a document, off as if it were real. Forgery can also involve making an imitation of an item of value, such as...
Woman will need criminal defense after kidnapping nephew
A 32-year-old Colorado woman is facing 25 years in prison after being convicted for kidnapping a 4-day-old boy that she allegedly planned to attempt to pass off as her own child. The charges against the woman stemmed from an incident that occurred back on Feb. 5 when...
Asset forfeiture laws and drug crimes consequences in Wisconsin
When you are arrested on a drug charge, the penalties you could face can often be severe. Depending on the type of drug crime you are charged with, you could face many years of jail time and even a stiff fine. What you may not know, however, is that the state of...
Wisconsin man arrested for sexual assaults in haunted house
A 52-year-old Kenosha, Wisconsin, man has been charged with three counts of fourth degree sexual assault. In addition, the man faces charges of disorderly conduct, as well as lewd and lascivious behavior. The charges against the man stemmed from a series of incidents...