Many issues face people accused of operating while intoxicated offenses in Wisconsin, including the potential loss of driving privileges. Without the ability to drive, a person may lose their job and their ability to provide for themselves and their family, only...
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Understanding the difference between marijuana and hemp
Hemp is legal in Wisconsin and has been since 2018 due to the passage of a federal farm bill. Marijuana, on the other hand, remains illegal in Wisconsin despite persistent efforts to legalize it for medicinal and recreational purposes. The distinction can be very...
Participating in hazing may jeopardize your future
Now that you have graduated high school, you are looking forward to attending your favorite Wisconsin college or university. To get the most out of your collegiate experience, you may also be considering joining a fraternity, intramural team or social club. Regardless...
Do prison sentences help with drug problems?
When America began its war on drugs campaign, it operated on the premise that punishing drug offenders would deter people from using or misusing drugs. As you may have noticed, over the past few years, lawmakers across the country stepped forward to challenge this...
What are the differences between DWI and OWI?
The complexities of a driving while intoxicated charge can make it difficult to understand how its circumstances can affect the outcome of your case. The language of DWI charges can differ in certain states, such as Wisconsin, which The Cap Times reports is one of the...
What is an occupational license?
License suspension is a common penalty when a person is convicted of operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI). License suspension prevents a person from lawfully operating a motor vehicle for a specific period of time, which can be months or even years depending on...
Smoking pot on college campuses still popular
Many states surrounding Wisconsin have already legalized marijuana in some aspects, but not Wisconsin. Even so, college students continue to enjoy the illegal substance. While enjoying the college experience, these students may not consider the long-term...
Alcoholism is rampant in many Wisconsin colleges
How old were you the first time you consumed alcohol? In Wisconsin and throughout the United States, the average age is just under age 15. This means, you may have consumed alcoholic beverages before you graduated high school or stepped foot onto your current college...
Drug crimes: 24 arrested in Wisconsin
Police have arrested 24 people in connection with a recent investigation. Investigators say they discovered items during a search operation that raised suspicions about possible drug crimes in several Wisconsin locations. A particular home in Sheboygan was a central...
A Wisconsin OWI can affect all aspects of your life
When a Wisconsin police officer makes a traffic stop, there is no telling how events will unfold. In many cases, if you're the one being pulled over, you might lower your window only to be given a warning that one of your brake lights isn't functioning. Perhaps the...
