If law enforcement officers come to my house, what should I do? If the police or other law enforcement officers come to your home or apartment to gain entry, ask the officers if they have a search warrant. Before allowing officers into your home, request that they display the warrant through a window or simply… Read More »
Archives for August 2016
Wisconsin Police Search Without a Warrant
Generally, there are four circumstances in which a search warrant may not be required for police to search your home: A person in control of the property gives consent to the search. Remember the police do not have to tell you that you have the right to refuse, but you do. If an officer already… Read More »
Wisconsin Marijuana Possession With Intent to Deliver Charges
Last week, a South Milwaukee second grade teacher and her husband were arrested for dealing drugs after police found marijuana, edibles, mushrooms, cash and items associated with drug manufacturing following a search of their home. Both are facing charges of possession with intent to deliver and maintaining a drug trafficking place. Records reflect that the… Read More »
Marijuana to Remain a Illegal Under Federal Law
The Drug Enforcement Agency announced Thursday that marijuana will remain a Schedule I controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act, despite the fact that some states have legalized the use of medical marijuana and a handful allow recreational use. As it stands, these states remain in defiance of federal law. The DEA reached its conclusion… Read More »
Flawed Drug Kits Result in Wrongful Convictions
The handy drug test kits law enforcement agencies across the country use to detect the presence of drugs have led to many wrongful convictions. A chemical mixture first conceived in the 1970’s to identify the presence of cocaine, evolved into a number of mobile test kits routinely used by law enforcement today to test for… Read More »