Police here in Wisconsin sometimes engage in undercover operations. These operations can have many goals. One goal such operations are sometimes aimed at is catching individuals soliciting prostitution. Prostitution-solicitation-related undercover operations can vary...
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Local restrictions on sex offender residency
Being convicted of a sex crime can lead to a person facing many restrictions. Restrictions can be put on them in the sentencing order. State law and federal law can put restrictions on them. And, sometimes, local ordinances place restrictions on them. Some local...
There are fees for community supervision in Wisconsin
One of the things that some individuals convicted of a sex crime or other crime here in Wisconsin go through after their conviction is a period of community supervision. Examples of such periods include probation periods, parole periods and extended supervision...
Criminal convictions and applying for a job
A person convicted of a crime can experience negative consequences that continue long after they have served whatever sentence they were given. One such type of consequence are employment difficulties. Finding a steady job can be an important part of getting one's...
Online fraud scams and Cyber Monday
We are now just a couple of weeks away from one of the biggest online shopping days of the year, Cyber Monday. On Cyber Monday, the Monday after Thanksgiving, many retailers offer major online deals to encourage online shoppers to spend their holiday shopping dollars...
Is domestic violence its own separate crime in Wisconsin?
Some states have laws making domestic violence its own separate crime. Wisconsin is not one of these states. The fact that there is no specific domestic violence charge in the state does not mean that individuals accused of domestic violence won't be facing criminal...
Severity of injury a factor in Wisconsin battery charges
Here in Wisconsin, battery is, generally, an action done with the intent to inflict bodily harm that causes bodily harm to someone. Given this relatively simple definition, one might think that the issue of what level of criminal charge a person would face in the...
What is an evil twin Wi-Fi scam?
For many, connecting to Wi-Fi is a part of everyday life. From their home, to their work, to cars, to coffee shops, to restaurants, to airports, the list of places individuals connect their computers, phones and devices to Wi-Fi is quite vast. One should not let how...
Sentencing can vary considerably from judge to judge
When a person is convicted of a crime, it is not the end of their case. A very important proceeding follows: the sentencing proceeding. This is when it is decided what specific penalties a person will be given for their conviction. The options available for judges for...
Past conviction record can impact financial crime sentencing
One of the things that can affect the legal situation of a person accused of committing a crime against a financial institution, such as stealing from, defrauding or robbing such an institution, here in Wisconsin is their past conviction record. For example, whether...
