Back in December of 2019, the U.S. Attorney General announced the launch of Operation Relentless Pursuit, an initiative aimed at combating violent crime in a handful of cities across the U.S. including Milwaukee. Local law enforcement and federal agents are working toward reducing gun violence and drug trafficking in major cities, taking into custody those… Read More »
Possession of Firearm While Intoxicated in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin both open and concealed carry of weapons are legal. Concealed carry requires a permit where open carry does not. There are certain privileges and limitations involved in carrying a weapon whether concealed or open - it is important to understand gun laws in Wisconsin to avoid weapons charges. Wisconsin’s open carry means that… Read More »
Weapon Crimes and Straw Purchase
Some people are prevented from obtaining a conceal carry permit or purchasing a firearm because of a prior felony conviction. The Gun Control Act and subsequent amendments prohibits anyone convicted of a felony and anyone subject to a domestic violence protective order from possessing a firearm. Even a simple misdemeanor conviction for domestic violence can… Read More »
Police Illegal Search and Seizure Arrest
An investigation by the New York Times reveals that since 2015, judges and prosecutors determined that key aspects of NYC police testimony were untrue in at least 25 criminal cases. Closer examination reveals that officers either lied about conducting illegal search and seizures or gave firsthand accounts of crimes or arrests they did not witness… Read More »
Wisconsin Weapons Violation
Chicago has some of the strictest gun laws in the nation, however there is no shortage of guns in the area because Illinois is surrounded by states who have fewer restrictions. Most guns seized by the Chicago Police Department are originally purchased out of state from places like Indiana and Wisconsin, where guns change hands… Read More »
Weapons Violations
There are severe consequences for intentional or accidental weapons violations in the state of Wisconsin. If you or a family member has been charged with a weapons crime, it is important to consult with an experienced Wisconsin weapons violation and gun crimes lawyer as soon as possible and never give any statements to the police… Read More »
Weekend Arrests Result in Wisconsin OWI and Weapons Charges
Over the Easter weekend, six drivers in the Milwaukee area were arrested on the suspicion of Wisconsin OWI. Preliminary breath tests revealed the average blood alcohol content (BAC) averaged .14 among those taken into custody. Of the six drivers arrested for DUI 1st offense, one 38-year-old man was arrested for DUI-2nd/1st because he had a… Read More »
Wisconsin Traffic Stop Arrest | Illegal Search and Seizure Law
According to the American Civil Liberties Union, of the traffic stops conducted by Milwaukee police spanning 2007 through 2015, minorities were seven and five times more likely to be stopped than others. The ACLU has brought a lawsuit against the department claiming that the stops violate the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendment Rights of Milwaukee residents… Read More »
Police Find Drugs Without a Warrant - Is it an Illegal Search?
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 »
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 »