When traveling at night, drivers inherently experience reductions in visibility, even with the use of headlights. Being out on the road late without headlights is not only dangerous, but it may also appear suspicious and may inevitably lead to a traffic stop if a...
Month: February 2018
Investigation leads to fraud and theft charges for pharmacist
When it comes to taking inventory at work, employees are bound to make mistakes from time to time. While in most cases, such an error could only lead to disciplinary action, if a company feels as though a theft has occurred, an employee could face criminal charges. A...
What you need to know about swatting
Last December, a tragic incident made national news when a man made a fake phone call to authorities, claiming to be another man and saying he shot his father and had family members held hostage. Police took the call seriously and showed up at the second man’s...
1 charged with battery following physical altercation at a bar
When a physical altercation takes place, it might not be uncommon for those involved to fear for their safety. However, even if an action is taken in self defense, if one party suffers a serious injury in the process, the other could be left facing criminal charges. A...
Illegal turn leads to arrest for drug crimes for 1 in Wisconsin
Although U-turns are illegal at many intersections, in most cases, a similar maneuver may prove uneventful. However, should authorities believe a driver is exhibiting suspicious behavior during such an act, they may choose to investigate the matter further. A woman in...
Wisconsin man accused of armed robbery regarding incident in 2016
In some cases, a conviction for criminal charges may depend on the evidence against an accused individual, as well as his or her ability to challenge the charges and evidence in court. Since the average person might not have experience in such matters, he or she may...
Home visit leads to accusations of felony drug crimes for 2
It may not be uncommon for an individual to have numerous friends visit his or her home on a daily basis. However, if the visiting parties are suspected of involvement in drug activity, those inside the home could become subject to a criminal investigation. A recent...
1 facing allegations of white collar crime in Wisconsin
Some businesses deem it necessary to allow certain employees to handle funds on a daily basis. Should a company believe an employee is abusing this privilege, it may choose to initiate an investigation. A woman has recently been accused of white collar crimes in...
1 facing allegations of white collar crime in Wisconsin
Some businesses deem it necessary to allow certain employees to handle funds on a daily basis. Should a company believe an employee is abusing this privilege, it may choose to initiate an investigation. A woman has recently been accused of white collar crimes in...
Traffic stop leads to allegations of drug crimes for 2
Being involved in a traffic stop can be intimidating enough in its own right, and even more so should additional charges follow. Should authorities claim to catch the scent of illegal narcotics during this period, it may prompt them to perform a search of the vehicle,...