In an earlier blog, we highlighted how sexual assault on college campuses has become a national issue and pressure on colleges and universities to respond is growing, despite their lack of adequate criminal justice resources. Many campuses have enacted new policies to address sexual assault on campus, however some feel the rules are “overwhelmingly stacked… Read More »
Archives for April 2015
Senate Approves Repeal of Handgun Waiting Period
The state Senate approved a repeal of the state’s two-day waiting period for handgun purchases, sending the bill off to the Assembly. Current state law prohibits consumers from taking a handgun from the store until 48 hours after a background check is started - a period that may be extended three additional days under certain… Read More »
Wisconsin Second Offense OWI
I have a second OWI in Wisconsin, now what? You will be ordered by the court to undergo an alcohol assessment. The fine is usually over $1,000, and you will have 6 demerit points on your license. You will have to pay court costs as well. Futhermore, the court could sentence you anywhere from 5… Read More »
Tackling Credit Card Debt and Divorce
Similar to marital assets, marital debts are split during a divorce. Certain types of marital debt however, are not as easily divided and present unexpected problems during a divorce. An experienced divorce attorney will be aware of and knowledgeable about these problems in advance even if you are not. Credit card companies are not bound… Read More »