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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…

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…

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…

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…

Ignition interlock devices — otherwise known as IIDs — are increasingly part of the penalties for drunk driving convictions in Wisconsin and nationwide. In addition to preventing you from operating your vehicle if alcohol is detected on your breath, installation…

The Wisconsin legislature is considering three bills that would increase penalties for people convicted of drunk driving. A quick breakdown of the proposed legislation: One bill would establish a five-year minimum prison sentence for individuals convicted of homicide by intoxicated…

“We’re not criminals. We no longer want to live in the shadows of society.” Those are the words of a Gulf War veteran who recently spoke at a Capitol news conference in Madison. He was referring to his use of…

Many people are under the impression that possessing a small amount of marijuana is no longer a crime in Wisconsin. But in reality, it’s easy to run afoul of Wisconsin’s marijuana laws, and what you don’t know can hurt you….

The area around a person’s home, in legal terms, is called the curtilage. This area is constitutionally protected from warrantless search and seizure. For example, a police officer would generally need a warrant to enter and search your yard, your…