A Wisconsin defendant's life can change for the worse even before the person is charged with a crime. An individual under investigation or arrested for sexual misconduct may suffer serious damage to his or her personal and professional life before an arraignment, a...
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Patterns of prescription drug use and abuse
Some of the same drugs that have helped improve and save the lives of Milwaukee residents are the reasons some Wisconsin residents are in prison. Many people associate drug trafficking and related crimes with "street drugs" like heroin and cocaine -- substances...
How is cyberstalking defined?
Many people in Milwaukee use the Internet to share how they feel through images or opinions that may or may not get the attention and support of other users. It is not an Internet crime to express yourself provided your intent is not to cause emotional or physical...
Wisconsin deputy accused of teen sexual assault
A Wisconsin County law enforcement officer recently quit his job after working more than four years with the Lincoln County Sheriff's Department. The 34-year-old former deputy was accused of bringing a 15-year-old female to a Wausau wedding reception attended by...
Wisconsin police detain 10 in suspected check fraud ring
In Wisconsin, unauthorized use of a person's identifying information or documents is a Class H felony. Identity theft is the act of stealing another's property for personal gain. A conviction for this white collar crime can have serious consequences for defendants....
State and federal Internet gambling laws
Wisconsin laws address personal and professional gambling without specifically mentioning online gambling. Some Milwaukee residents may believe the lack of an Internet gambling law is the same as permission to bet. That's a false assumption -- online gambling can lead...
Federal and state variances on controlled substances
It is likely that many Milwaukee adults have used substances the federal government considers illegal. That's not a criticism of the habits of Wisconsin residents. Many medications doctors prescribe for legitimate health reasons are listed on the same Controlled...
Medicaid fraud investigations against providers
Individuals and companies can face criminal prosecution for overbilling insurance companies and government medical programs for patient services. The federal government certifies Medicaid Fraud Control Units in Wisconsin and nearly all other states investigate fraud...
Unintentional online solicitation of minors
People you chat with online may bear no resemblance to the people they truly are. The Internet makes it easy for people to disguise a lot about themselves. You can't be certain information, like marital status, age and profile pictures or other images posted online...
