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…
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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…
Drug crimes can land you in hot water with the law. Whether you're simply possessing a prescription that was not for you, or you're facing trouble because of transporting drugs…
Wisconsin has an opioid problem. The state's death rate from this category of drugs is 16.9 deaths per 100,000 people. This rate is higher than the national death rate of 14.6 deaths…
Across the United States, over 1.2 million violent crimes took place in 2017. Nationwide, there was a decrease of .2% from the previous year. Violent crimes can involve several different…
Car crashes can happen anywhere, from the residential street you live on to the highway in bumper-to-bumper traffic. It can be hard to imagine getting into a crash on your…
There is always a certain amount of inherent risk involved when traveling by motor vehicle in Wisconsin or any other state. Some people may be more at risk than others,…
Methamphetamine is a stimulant drug. It's highly addictive, which is why it's still so prominent on the streets today. It goes by many names including crystal, meth, chalk, up, speed…
As a black person in America, you know that there are racial disparities in incarceration. You know that you could commit the same crime as a white person and may…
Whether commuting to work or taking kids to school, Wisconsin travelers often have to navigate high levels of traffic in the early morning hours. Motorists in highly congested areas are…
Any man or woman who is pulled over in a Wisconsin traffic stop will want to quite wary of he or she says to police. While the Fourth Amendment of…
As a person of color, you're told by the media that you're at a higher risk of arrest. What you may want to know is if the statistics truly show…
Slip and fall accidents happen all too often. Property owners are responsible for making sure there are no hazards on their property that could harm visitors, both invited and uninvited. Slip…
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…
If you are ever charged with a crime, there can be major differences based on its designation of a state or federal offense. As a resident of Wisconsin, you not only…
Any number of situations or issues in life can have immediate and long-lasting impacts on your personal or professional reputation in Wisconsin. Especially if such issues include being accused of…
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…
When someone in Wisconsin gets arrested in connection with a criminal investigation, he or she may feel frightened and worried about the future. Such feelings are often intensified when the situation…
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…
Any sufficiently strong blow to a person's head may result in a brain injury, although not all brain injuries are immediately apparent. In some cases, a mild traumatic brain injury…
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…
Regardless of how alert and cautious you are behind the wheel, you can never predict what another motorist might do. It's no secret that Wisconsin roadways often include drunk drivers…
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…
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…
Milwaukee is a diverse city with a history and stigma of law enforcement treating certain populations with tactics that are questionable at best. Depending on your racial and economic background,…
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…
Any time that a person suffers a legitimate injury, he or she should consider whether or not the situation warrants filing a personal injury claim. The reasoning is simple —…
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…
Over the last decade, law enforcement agencies across the nation have been cracking down on human trafficking, launching more investigations, making more arrests, prosecuting more cases and sending more people…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…