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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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Meth Use Has Skyrocketed in Wisconsin, Study Shows

August 23, 2018
Drug Charges

Most adults in Wisconsin have heard about the opioid epidemic that’s gripping the United States. Over-prescription of painkillers, ease of access and high potential for addiction are just some of the contributing factors. However, right alongside opioid addiction is another…

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Milwaukee Takes Steps to Fight Opioid Addiction

June 6, 2018
Drug Charges

The opioid epidemic in the United States is a known crisis. Perhaps you’ve experienced addiction firsthand, or know someone who has. If so, you’re not alone. Opioid use has skyrocketed in Wisconsin and is now a leading cause of death…

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Drunk Driving Defense: 3 Mistakes Police Make During OWI Stops

April 19, 2018
Drunk Driving Charges

People throughout Wisconsin have been there — they had one too many drinks and need to drive home. Getting behind the wheel while intoxicated can lead to serious consequences, but you should know that if you find yourself in this…

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Marijuana Charges: Wisconsin Penalties Still Harsh

March 19, 2018
Drug Charges

At a time when many states are legalizing marijuana or adopting laws that are more lenient when it comes to marijuana-related drug offenses, Wisconsin continues to enforce harsh laws and penalties around marijuana. Possession of any amount is considered a…

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Legislators Consider Tougher Penalties as Police Increase Holiday OWI Patrols

December 8, 2017
Drunk Driving Charges

A bill that would increase penalties for repeat OWI offenses is receiving major support from Wisconsin lawmakers. The bill was passed unanimously in the state Senate in November, and police organizations have also voiced their support for the measure. In…

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Wisconsin Counties Plan to Sue Drug Makers for Opioid Epidemic

November 1, 2017
Drug Charges

Opioid abuse has been declared a public health crisis in Wisconsin, and the reality is that anyone can develop a problem with opioids. Addiction affects people from all walks of life, and courts are gradually coming to realize that they…

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Wisconsin Supreme Court: Police Coerced Driver to Consent to Blood Test

August 17, 2017
Drunk Driving Charges

If you don’t know whether you should submit to a blood-alcohol test in Wisconsin, you are not alone. An important thing to understand is that under Wisconsin law your driver’s license could be revoked if you refuse a breath or…

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U.S. Attorney General Aims to Crack Down on Marijuana

June 27, 2017
Drug Charges

There continues to be a lot of confusion about marijuana laws on the local, state and federal levels. For example, Wisconsin has a patchwork of marijuana laws, with some cities having decriminalized possession of small amounts, but possession of any…

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Marijuana Law Reform: Wisconsin Lawmakers Urged to ‘Get with the Times’

May 24, 2017
Drug Charges

Since the governor signed a bill in April, use of cannabis oil to treat seizures is now legal in Wisconsin. However, possessing other forms of marijuana remains illegal at the state level, and people arrested for marijuana possession can face…

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