Although some shocking crimes may have no rhyme or reason, others may point investigators to a history of mental illness and drug abuse. In a recent article entitled Marijuana, Mental Illness, and Violence, author Alex Berenson suggests that that the legalization of cannabis may very well portend an increase in crime because “marijuana can cause… Read More »
Synthetic Marijuana Drug Possession
In 2011, Wisconsin (Statutes 961: Controlled Substances Act 961.14 (tb) ) recognized synthetic cannabinoids as an illegal drug in Wisconsin, however the manufacture, sell and possession of synthetic marijuana is still prevalent across the state. Fake pot with names like I Aroma, Zero Gravity and Head Trip in packages labeled as “potpourri or incense” and “not for… Read More »
Arrested for Marijuana Possession During a Traffic Stop
Despite marijuana’s evolving legal status, marijuana possession remains a crime in Wisconsin. If the odor of marijuana is ‘sufficiently localized’ to a specific person, this provides probable cause to arrest that person for the crime of marijuana possession. If an officer has probable cause to arrest, it follows that he or she may also conduct… Read More »
Wisconsin Civil Asset Forfeiture
Civil asset forfeiture dates back to the 1980s when law enforcement was looking for ways to combat drug trafficking. Property believed to be purchased through ill-gotten gains or connected in anyway to criminal activity was up for grabs. Today, civil asset forfeiture continues to allow law enforcement on both the federal and state level to… Read More »
Traffic Stop Leads to Marijuana Possession and Manufacture Arrest
Last weekend, a traffic stop in Lodi ended in the arrest of a Wisconsin man for growing and selling marijuana. Law enforcement pulled over the man for speeding up to 100 mph near Lodi and subsequently linked him to a domestic disturbance at a residence back in town. As officers approached the home to investigate,… Read More »
Can Police Look Through My Cell Phone? Waukesha Illegal Search Lawyer
Despite the fact that cellphones have become important tools in facilitating criminal activity and can provide the police with vast amounts of incriminating information about suspected criminals, police are required to have a warrant to search a cellphone. In a 2014 U.S. Supreme Court ruling, Chief Justice John G Roberts Jr. acknowledged the central role… Read More »
Milwaukee Illegal Search and Seizure Arrest Lawyer
The Illinois governor just signed a law that will require a court order before law enforcement can use cell site simulator devices, which are used to pinpoint the location of a communication device such as a smart phone or cell phone and can be used to eavesdrop on the user’s conversations. The stingray, one brand… Read More »
Waukesha Heroine Arrests on the Rise
The scourge of opioid addiction across the country touches on all demographics. Among the middle class, those cut off from prescription OxyContin that hooked many in the first place turned to heroine as an alternative, fueling an epidemic of widespread addiction and, unfortunately, an increase in drug-related fatalities. More recently, users are sometimes unknowingly purchasing… Read More »