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…
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…
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…
Understanding the criminal court system can seem confusing and complex. Often, there can be multiple charges for one incident making the situation feel overly complicated. Mayhem and battery can be charges that seem similar and difficult to distinguish. While they…
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….
A conviction does not happen overnight. For a person to be convicted in Wisconsin, they must have gone through all of the required steps of the prosecution. The number of steps that a person has to take after being charged…
Under the Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, you have the right to have an attorney alongside you to advise and represent you at any time after the police arrest you. Besides trial, your right to an attorney includes pretrial…
Criminal charges can be frustrating and confusing. In addition to the criminal charge, you could also face problems at school or work because of the accusations against you. Disorderly conduct tends to be a charge that officers and prosecutors add…
If you have watched any TV crime shows, you probably are familiar with the words actors portraying police officers often use when they arrest someone. You likely have heard them say something like this: “You have the right to remain…