Many people facing allegations of drug crimes may hear the term "drug house" or "maintaining a drug house" bandied about in relation to their charges. In Wisconsin, the legislature addresses the use of drug houses within its general statutes that revolve around drug...
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Soft insurance fraud — a crime more serious than many believe
Whether you call it soft fraud, a little white lie or a tiny cheat, engaging in even the mildest form of insurance fraud is a very serious matter. In fact, the FBI has devoted an entire page to the problem, complete with examples of common schemes and links to...
The role of the Secret Service in Internet crimes
It may surprise some Wisconsin residents to know that the United States Secret Service can play a large role in prosecuting Internet crimes. The Secret Service does not only protect the president and other dignitaries; the organization is also responsible for...
Health care professionals and drug crimes
Those who work in the medical profession experience high stress on nearly a daily basis. They also have access to highly addictive drugs like pain medication or benzodiazepines for panic and depressive disorders. Occasionally, these two factors mixed together can be a...
A look at the possible penalties of insider trading
For many Wisconsin residents, insider trading is a source of confusion. This can be particularly so for those who are new to working the markets or even engaging in simple day trading. Not long ago, a post appearing in the blog for Kohn, Smith and Roth explained many...
Fighting Wisconsin domestic violence charges
America is well-known for its passionate personal relationships. Most citizens of Milwaukee and the rest of the nation would not want to trade away this passion for anything, but sometimes our emotional involvement can get the best of us. This can happen in a number...
Is sexting a punishable sex crime in Wisconsin?
Like many other states, Wisconsin has not established specific laws pertaining to sexting activities. However, some elements of sexting could be punishable under other Wisconsin statutes. Defendants apprehended for sharing sexually charged text messages could be...
What are the penalties for federal drug trafficking?
Drug trafficking is one of the world's most complex crimes, often resulting in a myriad of charges on both a state and federal level. The type of drugs involved, the targeted geographic distribution area and the amount are just a few of the factors the authorities...
White collar crime: Elements associated with racketeering
When people hear about racketeering, they typically picture mob bosses as portrayed in television programs like "The Sopranos." Historically, mob activity has played a huge role in American racketeering but this crime in today's modern environment can also ensnare...
