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What is the difference between Assault Charges and Battery Charges? Aggravated battery (aggravated assault) is a criminal charge that has to be fought head-on with an experienced criminal defense attorney.…
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This Knowledge Base tag provides resources, legal information, and news stories pertaining to individuals who have been accused of, are facing charges for, or have been affected by criminal defense claims. The Knowledge Base contains narratives for both prosecution and defense.
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Two Men Accused of Violent Crimes Against U.S. Military Veteran
An incident took place at a home in Wisconsin that has led to two men being placed behind bars. Both are charged with violent crimes against an elderly U.S. marine veteran who…
What Are Wisconsin’s Violent Crime Rates?
Violent crimes are among the worst that you can be accused of committing. Why? They're seen as immoral, which makes them even more disgraceful in the eyes of the court.…
Violent Crimes: Wisconsin Often Rules Drug Overdoses as Homicide
There is no question that much of Wisconsin and most other states throughout the country are experiencing a serious opioid crisis. However, that does not necessarily mean that every person…
What You Need to Know about Violent Crimes in the U.S.
Violent crimes range in nature, but the basic similarity is that they all result in the pain and suffering of another person. Interestingly, a violent crime doesn't have to result…
Police Chief Makes Comments about Suspected Drug Crimes
Just because someone has a criminal record in Wisconsin does not mean he or she is automatically guilty if police suspect other wrongdoing. Especially in cases of a home search,…
Motor Vehicle Accidents and Criminal Charges Sometimes Intersect
Like all other states, Wisconsin law prohibits operation of a motor vehicle if a person's blood alcohol content reaches or exceeds a certain level. The problem is that many licensed…
Why Alleged Violent Crimes Are Not Constitutions of Guilt
As in all other states, violent crimes sometimes occur in Wisconsin. In fact, on a recent Monday, a man was arrested and charged with stabbing another man. The supposed crime…
U.S. Supreme Court Refuses Wisconsin “Making a Murderer” Case
Perhaps there is no worse time to make the mistake of going without representation than when a juvenile is at issue. "Just telling it like it is," unfortunately, is the…
May Police Search Property Without a Warrant?
If all of your knowledge of the duties of police comes from pop culture like movies and television, you may not have a very clear understanding of how and when…
How to Protect Your Rights During a Traffic Stop
Seeing the blue flashing lights behind you is never the way that you want your day to go. However, a simple traffic stop may become something much more serious, depending…
When Should Police Read Me My Miranda Rights?
Most people in America have at least a passing familiarity with their Miranda rights from their frequent use in television and pop culture. However, beyond knowing that they have the…
How to Keep Fighting Drug Charges Even in the Courtroom
Despite the fact that Wisconsin maintains legal exceptions for medical marijuana, the laws here are still firmly against buying, cultivating, selling and consuming the drug without special permission. While some…
Did You Receive Assault Charges While Defending Yourself?
Any time that violence breaks out, there is the possibility of assault charges. Of course, the reality of the matter is that assault charges are often completely unfair and do…
How Your Miranda Rights Protect You
Today marks the 51st anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision, Miranda v. Arizona. 384 U.S. 436 (1966). This case is significant because it recognizes the duty of law enforcement…
When is Using a Gun Legal in Wisconsin?
Gun violence is some of the most dangerous because of the weapons being used. A single shot has the potential to kill, putting others' lives at risk. Normally, there is…
How to Fight Drug Charges to Protect Your Freedom and Future
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
