There are many things that can pose significant challenges for individuals convicted of sex offenses. One of these is something we discussed previously on this blog, local ordinances restricting sex offender residency. Recently, a rather restrictive version of this type of...
There is little debate about the fact that drug laws and policies in the United States evolve frequently. Currently, both federal and state prosecutors are increasingly questioning the use of draconian sentencing laws that impose lengthy prison sentences for non-violent...
A person’s life can change significantly after being convicted of a sex offense in Wisconsin. One reason for this is that, typically, one of the results of such a conviction is having to register as a sex offender. There are...
There are many different types of searches that police may conduct as part of a drug crime investigation. One such type are property searches done with a warrant. An important thing to note is that a warrant does not give...
Hearing or reading the word “rape” can be jarring. Most people define the term as forcible sexual contact between an aggressor and a non-consenting victim. The law generally refers to this as forcible rape. The “forcible” distinction is necessary because...
Unique issues can come up for individuals facing violent crime allegations. One reason this is the case is because special rules apply to certain types of violent crime cases. For example, certain types of violent crime accusations and arrests trigger...
Serious charges can result from being accused of committing identity theft here in Wisconsin. One of the main types of identity-theft-related offenses in the state is unauthorized use of the personal identifying documents/information of an individual. A charge of this...
It is quite well-known that facing accusations of selling illegal drugs is a very serious situation. But what if the substance a person is alleged to have sold is not actually a drug, but rather a fake drug? Could they...
So much can be in the balance for a person when they are facing robbery charges. The penalties connected to robbery convictions are severe. And, as we note on our robbery charges page, there are certain circumstances under which a...
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