Identity theft is on the rise and, unfortunately, many underestimate how serious the consequences can be if they get tangled up in wrongfully obtaining another’s private information. It is a crime that is typically committed for economic gain that can result in penalties such as fines, criminal forfeiture and significant stretches of imprisonment. Information can… Read More »
Probable Cause in a Wisconsin Search and Seizure of Evidence
Police officers and agents of the government must have probable cause in order to carry out searchers, seizures of evidence, and arrest. The same goes for obtaining search and arrest warrants. Probable cause serves as a legal safeguard to ensure that law enforcement officers interfere with an individual’s Fourth Amendment rights only under limited circumstances, and… Read More »
Waukesha Traffic Violation Lawyers
Wisconsin Traffic Attorneys Wisconsin speeding tickets and other moving violations are often met with stiff fines. In addition to paying the cost of the ticket, convictions for moving traffic violations can rack up demerit points quickly, which can result in suspension or revocation of your driving privileges not to mention increased insurance premiums. Losing a… Read More »
“Guilty” Says Jersey Couple Who Stole Millions from Retailer
Fraud is a serious crime and may be punishable by fines or imprisonment. A New Jersey couple recently pleaded guilty in federal court to defrauding the Kohl’s Cash rewards program of more than a half million dollars by creating a computer program to steal cash certificate numbers belonging to customers. The husband and wife team… Read More »
Waukesha Wisconsin OWI/DUI Arrest Lawyer
According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Wisconsin has the highest rate of drunk driving in the nation and operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) continues to be the deadliest crime in the state. Alcohol related crashes kill hundreds in the state every year and many more are injured. The penalties for drunk driving may… Read More »
Milwaukee Illegal Weapon Possession…Straw Buyers and Gun Sellers at Risk
Just ten years ago, gun sellers and makers were protected by a law passed in Congress giving the industry broad immunity from blame and misuse of its products. However, recent litigation is taking aim at the source of the weapon along with the perpetrators of gun crimes. Gun sellers across the country are under fire… Read More »
Reduced Sentences for Drug Crimes - Wisconsin Drug Crime Lawyer
Nearly 6,000 federal prisoners are slated to be released from prison early as a result of reduced sentencing guidelines for drug crimes.The release, scheduled October 30 through November 2, 2015, is believed to be one of the largest one-time release incidents in U.S. history. The release is the result of thousands of deliberative case reviews… Read More »
Milwaukee Drug Possession with Intent to Deliver Charges Made
A property management coordinator for the Milwaukee Department of Neighborhood Services, whose duties include identifying possible drug houses in the community, has been charged with keeping a drug house herself. The woman, her son and another man are looking at felony charges of keeping a drug house, possession with the intent to deliver marijuana, and… Read More »
Wisconsin Internet Sex Crimes Arrest on the Rise
There has been a steady increase in the number of internet sex crimes prosecuted in the U.S. Internet related sexual offending includes different crimes, but the largest number involves viewing, trading or producing child pornography. Other offenders use the internet to make contact with a person for sexual chat, exploitation or to arrange meetings to… Read More »
Wisconsin Plea Bargains…How to Decide What is Best for You
A typical plea arrangement involves a defendant pleading guilty to committing a crime usually in exchange for favorable treatment from the prosecution. This may result in a reduced sentence for the defendant and avoid a costly trial. Although an admission of guilt along with a guilty plea is typical, the Alford plea allows a defendant… Read More »
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