Police responding to a call regarding a fight arrested a Waukesha man on suspicion of disorderly conduct while armed after finding him in a backyard yelling while wielding a bat. When emotions run high, people can find themselves running afoul of the law resulting in criminal charges. Engaging in violent, abusive, indecent, unreasonably loud or… Read More »
Juvenile Justice Reform Long Overdue
The attorneys at the Law Offices of Andrew C. Ladd take the criminal defense of juveniles very seriously because there is so much at stake when your child or family member is convicted of a juvenile crime in the state of Wisconsin. From losing opportunities for student loans, college programs and job opportunities to the… 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 »