Typically police cannot search places where you have a reasonable expectation of privacy unless they have a warrant. However, there are exceptions that apply such as when the evidence is in plain view, the search occurs as part of a lawful arrest, the person consents to be searched, or the police are in “hot pursuit.”… Read More »
Refusal to Take a Wisconsin BAC Test for Drunk Driving OWI/ DUI
The law in the state of Wisconsin has an “implied consent” provision, meaning that by driving in our state, you consent to provide a sample of blood, breath or urine if there is probable cause to believe you are driving under the influence. If you are over 21 years old, the law defines intoxication as… Read More »
Declaring Medical Bankruptcy - A Growing Trend for ‘Insured’ Americans
Many people come face to face with prospect of declaring bankruptcy because of a health crisis. Despite recent changes in health care policy, American households continue to struggle with medical debt. Americans are putting more of their take-home pay toward medical costs than ever before and, oftentimes, having to neglect other obligations. Let’s face it… Read More »
When You Want a Divorce But Your Spouse Does Not
Wisconsin is a no-fault divorce state and recognizes two grounds for divorce. These stipulate that a marriage is irretrievably broken and there is an assertion of breakdown of marital relationship by both parties. If both you and your spouse agree, under oath or by Petition, that the marital relationship is broken, the court will find… Read More »
Wisconsin OWI Drunk Driving Laws Toughest in the Nation
If you have been arrested for OWI in Wisconsin you have to act quickly. The state has taken a tough stance on drunk driving and a conviction can result in revocation of your license, a permanent record, jail time and fines. If you have been charged with OWI or other alcohol-related traffic violation, you will… Read More »
Retail Employees Nabbed for Identity Theft and Larceny
Identity theft and identity fraud are terms used to refer to all types of crime in which someone wrongfully obtains and uses another person’s personal data in some way that involves fraud or deception, typically for economic gain. Because the crime is gaining more attention in the media, consumers are increasingly concerned about their personal… Read More »
Steven Avery Documentary Raises Questions Among Viewers
A recently released Netflix documentary, Making a Murderer, chronicling the events surrounding the murder convictions of Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey, has sparked outrage across the nation and internationally in response to what is depicted as corrupt, unethical or inept actions taken by law enforcement, prosecutors and the Wisconsin Department of Justice. Many viewers have… Read More »
Wisconsin Petty Theft - Juvenile Criminal Defense
Many parents do not believe that their children would ever shoplift, however both males and females from every economic, social and age group sometimes commit theft crimes. The reasons can range from need, behavioral issues, peer pressure to sport. Some research suggests that kids who seem to have the fewest problems are most likely to… Read More »
Wisconsin Temporary Restraining Orders for Domestic Abuse
If you are subject to a Wisconsin restraining order, the court may have ordered you not hurt someone, to stay away from that person or persons, move out of the house, have no contact with a person/s and to cease harassment of the same. Domestic violence or abuse is often grounds for granting a restraining… Read More »
Wisconsin Child Pornography Laws Evolving
Child pornography laws make it illegal to depict children under the age of 18 engaged in sexually explicit conduct. Child pornography is often viewed as a chain of violations including those who create and distribute sexually explicit images to those who view, store, or email inappropriate images. While some photos, films, videotapes and electronic data… Read More »
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