The fatal hit and run accident that killed a Wisconsin bicyclist over the weekend has led to a suspect who is now in police custody who may be facing felony hit and run charges. Leaving the scene of a car accident - hit and run - is a crime in Wisconsin. If you are… Read More »
Wisconsin Traffic Violation Point System
Typically when a Wisconsin driver receives a traffic ticket, they do not challenge the ticket, but instead pay the fine to avoid increased fines, a suspended license, or even arrest and jail time. Most drivers do not consider that by paying a traffic ticket, they are pleading guilty to the charges assigned in the traffic… Read More »
Should You Hire a Lawyer for a Traffic Violation?
When trying to decide whether to hire an attorney for a traffic violation, such as a speeding ticket, you should ask yourself the following questions: Can I handle getting additional points on my license without facing a suspension? How much will my insurance rate increase? Although you may still be on the hook for fines… Read More »
Waukesha County Traffic Violation
What’s in a name? When it comes to speeding tickets, you may get a better shake if you share the name of the ticketing officer. A recent study out of Harvard Medical School looked at roughly four million speeding tickets to uncover potential bias, asking specifically “could something as trivial as having the same first… Read More »
Waukesha Speeding Ticket Lawyer
Paying a traffic ticket in Wisconsin is an acknowledgement of guilt and waives your right to a court trial - no further action is required on the driver’s part once the ticket is paid. Although you have, in effect, put it behind you, there may still be consequences you may not have considered. For example,… Read More »
Should I Fight My Traffic Ticket?
There are many reasons to consider fighting a traffic ticket, one of which is avoiding increased insurance premiums. Your insurance company typically checks your driving record every six months or when you policy renews. If you receive a traffic ticket, your insurance premiums could increase substantially, so it is often worthwhile to contest a ticket… Read More »
Charged With Wisconsin OWI While Parked
When people have had a few too many drinks, they may decide to “pull over and sleep it off” before continuing to their destination believing they are making a safe and responsible decision. What many people don’t realize is that you can be charged with a Wisconsin OWI even when parked in your own parking… Read More »
Wisconsin Juvenile Arrest Lawyer | Drug Use Down Among Teens
A new survey by the U.S. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) shows significant decreases in drug consumption among teenagers in the United States. Fewer teens are using illegal drugs and many are turning away from alcohol and cigarettes. Illicit prescription drug use is also down. The annual study, which tracks the behaviors and choices… Read More »
Milwaukee Hit and Run Accident Lawyer | Waukesha Criminal Defense
Police are investigating a Milwaukee hit and run accident that occurred yesterday evening, which sent a man to the hospital with life threatening injuries. Apparently, the driver of a Chevy Suburban ran a stop light slamming into a 35-year-old man driving a PT Cruiser, resulting in serious injury. The driver of the Suburban left the… Read More »
Seat Belt Citations | Waukesha Traffic Violations Lawyer
According to the Department of Transportation, there were nearly 55,000 Wisconsin convictions for unbuckled seat belts in 2015. Over the Memorial Day Weekend, more officers will be mobilized to issue citations to unbelted motorists and their passengers, noting that half of last year’s car crash fatalities were drivers and passengers not wearing seatbelts. The 2016… Read More »