Milwaukee Police are seeking information regarding the suspects involved in the fatal hit-and-run car accident early Sunday morning, which killed three Chicago women and seriously injured their Uber driver. According to news reports, the driver and passenger of the other car fled the scene of the accident on foot following the accident. Wisconsin Motor Vehicle… Read More »
Waukesha Juvenile Defense Law | Juvenile Justice Reform Initiatives
Hoping to be a leader in juvenile justice reform, our nation’s capitol is on track to adopt major changes to their juvenile justice system. If passed, the ‘Comprehensive Youth Justice System Amendment Act of 2016’ will usher in new court procedures and conditions of confinement while emphasizing rehabilitation. The bill starts by redefining the term… Read More »
Waukesha Wisconsin Marijuana Possession Arrest Lawyer
Marijuana Possession Arrest Despite the push for marijuana legalization throughout the United States, a recent study finds that arrests for possessing even small amounts of marijuana outnumbered those made for all violent crimes combined in 2015. The American Civil Liberties Union and the Human Rights Watch report that arrests of individuals possessing a small quantity… Read More »
Waukesha Wisconsin Employee Theft Shoplifting Lawyer
Shoplifting and employee theft costs U.S. retailers billions of dollars every year. In fact, according to leading loss prevention specialists, shrinkage, the retail-industry term encompassing losses due mostly to shoplifting, worker and vendor theft, is a growing problem. In 2014, retail shoplifting accounted for 38% of shrinkage, followed by employee theft at 34.5%. Wisconsin classifies… Read More »
Alternatives Sought to Juvenile Criminal Justice System
The number of juvenile arrests have gone down over the past decade, however, there were still approximately 1 million juvenile arrests just in 2014 - most for non-violent crimes. Many are subject to the juvenile justice system or, depending on their age, some may be referred to the adult criminal justice system. Unfortunately, regardless of… Read More »
Wisconsin Domestic Abuse Criminal Defense Lawyer
According to the 2015 Wisconsin Domestic Violence Homicide Report, domestic violence homicides are on the rise in Wisconsin. Last year, 58 people were killed as a result of domestic violence compared to 43 deaths in 2014. At the current rate, Wisconsin is on pace to have nearly 100 domestic homicides this year. Wisconsin Domestic Abuse… Read More »
Many Milwaukee Drunk Driving Arrests Over Weekend
Over the weekend, Milwaukee law enforcement officers continued their aggressive Driving Under the Influence (DUI) initiative, which resulted in five Wisconsin OWI DUI arrests. Two of the subjects were arrested for repeat drunk driving and three were first time offenders. First time offenders may incur a fine anywhere from $150 - $300 plus substantial court… Read More »
Milwaukee Wisconsin Drunk Driving Defense Lawyer
If you are pulled over in Wisconsin and an officer suspects you are under the influence of alcohol, you may be subject to a field sobriety test. The Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST) is a series of tests performed during a traffic stop in order to determine if a driver is impaired. The three standardized… Read More »
What Happens After a Criminal Arrest? | Wisconsin Arrest Process
If you or a loved one has been arrested, you are likely very concerned about what will happen. Having information regarding the Wisconsin arrest process will help you to make important decisions regarding your defense against criminal charges. Issuing an Arrest Warrant | Waukesha Arrest Following an investigation, law enforcement may request that a judge… Read More »
Police Search of Your Home | Wisconsin Search and Seizure Law
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 »
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