The weapons laws here in Wisconsin do many different things. For one, they ban using weapons in certain ways. Also, they prohibit the carrying of weapons in certain situations. Additionally, there are some weapons they outright ban. When a weapon...
Facing stalking allegations here in Wisconsin has the potential to significantly alter one’s life, as a conviction on stalking charges can carry serious consequences with it. Thus, when a person has been accused of stalking, finding the right defense strategy...
Typically, a warrant is required for police to search a person’s home. There are some exceptions though where warrantless searches of homes are allowed. One of these exceptions is the “community caretaker” exception. This exception deals with actions police took...
Here in Milwaukee and throughout the U.S., heroin abuse is a serious problem. Last year, heroin was responsible for over 100 deaths in Milwaukee County. One of the traditional methods the federal government has used here in Milwaukee and...
As we talked about in a previous post, one of the things that can impact whether a person charged with battery here in Wisconsin is facing misdemeanor or felony charges is the severity of the harm the purported battery allegedly...
Different types of police tactics during investigations have different classifications. Some are classified as searches. When does a police investigative action constitute a search? Generally, a search occurs when police conduct invades on something that an individual has a legitimate...
Most Americans are familiar with the concept of Miranda rights, even if many do not identify these rights by this name. “You have the right to remain silent…” is a phrase commonly uttered by television actors, film actors and book...
Marijuana has been in the news a lot in recent years. A good portion of this news has been focused on states loosening or considering loosening their marijuana laws. Some states have even legalized recreational use of the drug. All...
Certain things can make facing criminal charges an even more dire situation than usual here in Wisconsin. One is if one is accused of having had a dangerous weapon with them at the time of the alleged crime. Why is...
When making statements to a bank in relation to a loan application, it is very important to avoid making incorrect statements. When a person is accused of making false statements regarding the details of a security, piece of land or...
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