As someone facing a Wisconsin drug charge, you may be fearful about your future and wondering whether you may wind up in jail. In some cases, if your conviction was for a nonviolent drug offense, you may have the option of entering drug court, rather than jail or...
Drug Crimes
Lack of “reasonable suspicion” may not prevent DUI arrest
The red flag that first triggers a traffic stop may not always be correct. Still, Wisconsin law enforcement officers are duty-bound to follow up on their suspicions and either conclude that nothing illegal is happening or stop a crime in progress. When officers follow...
Homicide charges filed in response to drug overdose
Two men are facing homicide charges in connection with a fentanyl and heroin overdose which took one man's life. Fox6Now.com reports that the two men facing charges ran a drug operation from jail. One man was already in jail while the other man acted on his...
Arrests made in alleged drug operations
People who read or hear news reports about criminal activities and arrests may often assume that the defendants are guilty even before any trials have taken place. Media stories often focus their angles in such a way that does position defendants in a very poor light....
Bill proposes expungement expansion
Across the country, many states continue to legalize the use of marijuana for medicinal and for recreational purposes. Wisconsin law remains opposed to the legalization of pot for recreational use but that does not negate the need for the state to consider changing...
Can you get a DUI for drugs?
In Wisconsin, there are laws in place that deal with driving while under the influence. Though most people think of alcohol when they think of DUI-related crimes, the reality is that DUI crimes, in general, cover a much wider range, including the potential use of...
2 facing multiple drug crimes charges in Wisconsin
Upon receiving information on the possible presence of drug activity, law enforcement agents will generally initiate an investigation into the matter. Being the subject of such an investigation can be a harrowing experience, and should this lead to allegations of drug...
Investigation into vacant building leads to drug crimes charges
Being accused of involvement in illicit drug activity can be a frightening process. Those who encounter allegations of drug crimes may feel somewhat unnerved by the experience, and they might be uncertain how to respond upon being questioned by authorities. A woman...
3 facing drug crimes charges following incident in Wisconsin
Three individuals have been arrested and accused of involvement in drug activity after authorities received reports of suspicious behavior in Wisconsin. A conviction for drug crimes carries serious consequences that could have a substantial impact on a person's...
1 facing felony charges re drug crimes in Wisconsin
Although being arrested on suspicion of criminal activity can be an intimidating experience, responding to the situation with acts of violence is never advisable. A physical altercation may only lead to increased suspicion of unlawful activity, and a similar act could...