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What Actions Constitute Mayhem Under Wisconsin Law?

April 27, 2022   |   Criminal Defense

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…

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Is It Legal to Carry a Knife in Wisconsin?

August 11, 2021
Criminal Defense

Knives have been important tools for millions of years. Today, virtually everybody uses a knife on a daily basis to cook or eat food. Many industries in the Milwaukee area require workers to use knives to do their jobs. Knives…

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Do I Really Have the Right to Remain Silent?

June 25, 2021
Criminal Defense

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…

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What Does the Milwaukee Police Department’s Fusion Center Do?

April 1, 2021
News

Americans deserve to know what their police departments are up to. In Wisconsin, rumors about intelligence gathering operations known as “fusion centers” have raised concerns among civil liberty advocates. What are fusion centers? What has the Milwaukee fusion center been…

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What Is OWI Treatment Court?

June 3, 2019
Drunk Driving Charges

Criminal courts in Wisconsin increasingly recognize the need for addiction treatment. That goes for drugs and alcohol. In fact, there are currently 31 treatment courts for OWI offenders in Wisconsin, and the state’s first OWI treatment court opened in Waukesha…

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Understanding the Juvenile Justice System in Wisconsin

April 15, 2019
Criminal Defense

We work for them, worry about them, save for them, and do all we can to help them. But no matter how much we try to protect our children, they are bound to make mistakes. It’s part of life. When…

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Prescription Drugs and OWI: Can Following a Doctor’s Orders Lead to an Arrest?

March 18, 2019
Drunk Driving Charges

It’s common knowledge that alcohol and certain prescription medications are not supposed to be mixed — particularly if you’re planning to drive. Prescription drugs for pain, anxiety and depression typically have alcohol-related warnings on the bottles, as well as warnings…

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With the Opioid Crisis in Wisconsin Ongoing, Prosecutors Are Cracking Down

March 8, 2019
Drug Charges

In 2017 — the most recent year with available data — there were 916 opioid-related overdose deaths in Wisconsin. In 2016, Wisconsin saw 865 opioid-related overdose deaths. The opioid crisis continues to affect families throughout the state. People with addiction…

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Consequences of a First-Time OWI in Wisconsin

February 15, 2019
Drunk Driving Charges

Wisconsin has a reputation as a state where beer flows freely. While that may be true in one sense, the reality is that law enforcement in Wisconsin is cracking down on drunk driving. There are heavy penalties for operating a…

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Before Pleading Guilty, Consider Your Options

February 14, 2019
Criminal Defense

If you’re facing a criminal charge, you undoubtedly want to put the matter behind you as soon as possible. For many people, that means taking a plea deal rather than going to trial. But before you plead guilty to a…

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