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These days, it is more important than ever to use every tool at your disposal to protect your rights. Here in Milwaukee and throughout the country, law enforcement do not…
Know Your Rights When it Comes to Police Dogs in Drug Crime Investigations
Note: This article was originally published in May 2017 and was updated in May 2022. Members of law enforcement have relied on the superior sense of smell that dogs possess…
What constitutes “great bodily harm?”
In a series of posts, our blog has been exploring how those involved in any manner of physical altercation here in Wisconsin may face consequences far more serious than they…
Will Wisconsin Create a ‘Romeo and Juliet’ Exemption?
Given the grave consequences that come from having one's name placed on the state's sex offender registry, one would only hope and imagine that the laws mandating this as a…
Report: Wisconsin Prison Population Headed for a New Record
The nonpartisan Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance, a group dedicated to "promot[ing] citizen education through solid, nonpartisan research," released a fascinating and rather disconcerting report last week on the prison population here in the…
Proposed Bill Calls for Major Changes in Handling of Body Camera Footage
Over the last several years, an increasing number of law enforcement agencies here in Wisconsin and across the nation have adopted policies requiring officers to be outfitted with body cameras…
Can You Pass the Test When It Comes to Traffic Signals?
When it comes to the operation of a motor vehicle, everyone thinks that they would fall into the category of being a "good driver." While this would seem like a…
When is battery punished as a felony?
Last month, our blog began discussing how even the most seemingly minor physical altercations can have serious consequences in that one person, simply wanting to put the matter behind them…
Junk Science on TV and in the Criminal System
If you watch the legal dramas on television, then it's likely you've seen your favorite legal team win again and again with evidence that involved forensic science. Forensic scientists take…
How Long Does Your Phone Keep You Distracted? Start Counting …
When it comes to dangerous driving practices, there's no denying that many people are simply in denial. For example, some might attempt to justify speeding by claiming that they're only…
What to Know About Navigating Work Zones While Driving
The American Automobile Association, more commonly known as AAA, is projecting that the upcoming Memorial Day weekend will see roughly 34.6 million people drive 50 miles or more, marking the…
Proposal Would See Those Caught Using Skimmers Facing Serious Penalties
Chances are good that when you stop to fill up your tank, you don't give a second thought to using your credit card to pay at the pump, as it…
The Truth about Aggressive Drivers and the Law
If you live in a major metropolitan area like Milwaukee, there's no denying that the commute to work or school may be one of the most frustrating aspects of your…
5 Things You Must Know about Motorcycle Accidents
The spring-like temperatures that keep coming and going are a time when motorcycle riders come out to enjoy some time on the open road. All drivers on the road should…
Pew Research: The Tide in Federal Prosecutions About to Change
Every so often, media outlets in Wisconsin and throughout the country produce reports covering the incarceration rate in the United States. Most stories agree that no other country jails as…
Should You Settle Your Personal Injury Case out of Court?
It is not uncommon for legal claims regarding accidents or injuries to never see the inside of the courtroom. Resolving the litigation process earlier is typical in these types of…
Is Wisconsin’s Civil Asset Forfeiture System Heading for Major Reform?
When a person hears the term civil asset forfeiture, the first thing that may come to their mind may be the idea of having to give up some piece of…
Getting Slip & Fall Medical Expenses Paid Even With Posted Signs
Slip and fall accidents can lead to huge medical expenses that may fall onto the head of the victim, adding insult to injury. Slip and fall incidents are one of the…
Why Tailgating Is so Much More Dangerous than People Believe
Chances are good that as you made your way to work or school this morning, you observed some less than impressive -- and downright dangerous -- behavior by your fellow…
Why You Can’t Afford to Dismiss Battery Charges
It's a situation that plays out in living rooms, barrooms, locker rooms, dorm rooms and all other types of locations on a daily basis: an argument erupts, tempers flare and…
What Are the Punishments for Sexual Assault in Wisconsin?
Being charged with sexual assault can be shocking and life-changing. You run the risk of major jail time, large fines, and getting put on the sexual offender registry. However, the…
Reasons Why Your Child Should Fight Drug Charges
There is nothing you wouldn't do to give your children the best chance they can have at a good life or ideal opportunities. But what about tough love? If your…
What the Law Has to Say about Slip, Trip and Fall Accidents
In a previous post, we began discussing how even though we take it for granted that the owners or possessors of commercial or residential property will do everything in their…
Study: Symptom-Free Concussion Patients Present Elevated Accident Risk
One of the most significant developments to take place in sports over the last several years didn't play out on the field, the court or the rink, but rather in…
3 Must-Know Tips for Driving in the Winter Weather
Everyone knows that winter weather in Wisconsin can be harsh. The sharp breeze, sub-zero temperatures, and frequent snowfall can make driving on the winter roads in Wisconsin quite a challenge.…
Bipartisan Bill Calls for Tough Solutions to Gun-related Crime
In the private sector, it's not uncommon for establishments to take their time ramping up operations in the weeks after the end of the always tumultuous holiday season, as there…
Understanding the Law on Slip, Trip, and Fall Accidents
When you visit a friend living at an apartment complex, attend a social gathering for work or travel to the local shopping center to pick up a few items, the…
HIV Nondisclosure Case Overturned for Fundamental Unfairness
Prosecutors in another state were just reminded of their ethical duty to try all cases fairly. In particular, a county prosecutor was called on the carpet for failing to disclose…
Social Media and Weapons Charges for the Mannequin Challenge
Broadcasting illegal activity is nothing new, but with social media's prevalence the desire for virtual fame continues to inspire ill-advised behavior. The mannequin challenge is an internet phenomenon where amateurs…
Shocking 1984 D.C. Rape-homicide Reopened for Withheld Evidence
It was a rainy afternoon in Washington, D.C., when a 48-year-old cleaning woman and mother of six ran out to pick up a prescription. She never made it home. It…
State Officials Warning about Dangers of Drug-impaired Drivers
It perhaps goes without saying that people throughout Wisconsin will be very busy with holiday-related activities over the next few weeks. While a considerable amount of time will be devoted…
Who’s Responsible for Skiing Injuries?
When slipping and falling comes with the territory, who's at fault when someone gets hurt? As ski and tubing hills start to open for the season, here are some things…
Understanding Wisconsin’s Drug Possession Laws: Schedules I-V
It doesn't matter whether you are a college student found with a hallucinogenic in your backpack or a stockbroker found with pain pills prescribed for someone else in your briefcase,…
Case Examines Whether Motorists Require Concealed Carry Permit
Wisconsin lawmakers made history back in 2011 with the passage of Act 35, otherwise known as the concealed carry law. Perhaps not surprisingly, this landmark bill has encountered its fair…
Distracted Driving Means More than Just Talking and Texting
When most people hear the term "distracted driving," their thoughts automatically turn to smartphones, specifically motorists talking and texting while navigating the roads and highways. While it's certainly true that…
Consequences of Motorcycle Collisions in Wisconsin
Motor Vehicle Accidents Can Change Motorcycle Riders Lives in an Instant Many people in Wisconsin spend Sundays attending church services, gathering with family and friends, or otherwise relaxing as the…
