Many Milwaukee parents would find it highly inappropriate for an adult camp counselor to share the same bunk with a young camper under any circumstances. With or without the commission of a sex crime, the counselor's legal position could be precarious simply for...
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Prosecution of illegal sales of wildlife resources
Milwaukee residents may make purchasing decisions based upon information about a product's source. For instance, some consumers refuse to buy genetically modified foods or clothing manufactured in countries where sweatshops are prevalent. Individuals and companies...
What is phishing?
The crime's gentle cousin is associated with a quiet stream-side hobby but there are similarities. In both instances, bait is used to fool a target into giving up something of value. A fish snaps at a worm and loses a life just as email recipients are lured into...
Is synthetic marijuana illegal in Wisconsin?
Until 2011, Wisconsin residents could buy substances identified and sold as incense, bath salts and other seemingly benign products that, when used improperly, could produce highs similar to illegal drugs. The chemically-laced products can cause dangerous aftereffects...
File sharing breaks federal laws
File sharing is something many college students do without even thinking about whether or not it is wrong. They exchange songs, movies and many other digital files, passing them around after only one person has paid for them. This is something that's been going on for...
Wisconsin sibling charged with theft of sister’s identity
Milwaukee residents take added precautions, like using multiple online security passwords, to protect themselves. Measures like this prevent others from overtaking your finances and personal lives by pretending to be you. Defenses can fend off identity theft by...
Subway suspends spokesman ties despite lack of charges
A recent, ongoing news story highlights how quickly criminal charges can change a defendant's life. Jared Fogle, now 37, is best known as the long-time television spokesperson for Subway, the sandwich restaurant that Fogle claimed helped him lose hundreds of excess...
How is genetic evidence used in court?
Convincing evidence is required for prosecutors to obtain convictions. Allegations must be substantiated. DNA evidence can provide proof the state needs to link a Milwaukee defendant to a sex crime or show a person is wrongfully accused. Human cells hold identifying...
Wisconsin restaurant owners accused of tax evasion
The Internal Revenue Service prosecutes alleged tax cheats aggressively. Tax evasion is a white collar crime punishable by up to five years of imprisonment. Individual fines can be as high as $250,000 with maximum corporate fines of $500,000. Four members of a...
The investigation of cruise ship crimes
Cruise ship companies invite Wisconsin vacationers to enjoy pleasurable experiences in what appears to be a controlled environment. A cruise ship vacation can be a relief from everyday rules and responsibilities. However, approximately 10 million American passengers...
