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Just as the term suggests, a pretrial status conference takes place before the trial. Many people arrive at a pretrial status conference feeling anxious, confused, or unsure about what any of it means for their future. But there’s no need…

An arraignment is where the court formally tells you the charges against you and asks you to enter a plea so your criminal case can move forward. Many people preparing for an arraignment hearing feel unsure about what will happen…

Yes. Wisconsin generally allows adults to carry knives openly or concealed, regardless of blade length, but restrictions can apply for people prohibited from possessing firearms, for knives carried on school premises, and in certain government buildings where local rules may…

Recreational marijuana is illegal in Wisconsin and is legal only in very specific medical situations, while Delta-8 and Delta-9 THC products fall into a legal gray area that can sometimes lead to criminal drug charges. Even when products seem legal…

If you’ve reached this page and you are facing a Class A misdemeanor in Wisconsin, we ask that you take a deep breath before reading on. Please remember, you have options, and this situation does not, and should not, define…

Being at a traffic stop can be a stressful thing, especially if you are not certain of your rights or how to defend them. When police pull you over, you may be surprised to know that they do not have…

Our legal system has features in place designed to ensure that everyone who is accused of a crime gets a fair chance to have their voice heard and fight the charges in court with the assistance of a qualified attorney….

Somewhere between a police officer letting you go about your business and arresting you and hauling you to jail is the officer stopping you on the street. Being detained by a cop is not the same thing as getting arrested….

States throughout the country are considering revising laws regarding no-knock warrants in response to public outrage after the Breonna Taylor case. The case brought national attention to these legal tools after enforcement officers shot and killed a 26-year-old woman in…