Wisconsin has not yet legalized recreational marijuana. However, nearby Michigan already has. If you live in northern Wisconsin, for example, you could drive over the border into the Upper Peninsula and find plenty of fully legal dispensaries where those who are at...
An operating while intoxicated (OWI) conviction in Wisconsin often affects more than your driving record. Your insurer may treat you as a high-risk driver, raise your premium or decline to renew your policy. You might also need an SR-22 certificate before you regain...
Minors don’t always make the best decisions. While many of their mistakes can be addressed quickly and easily, there are instances in which they may lead to criminal charges. For a parent, learning that their child has been charged with a crime in the juvenile justice...
Unlike some other states, there are no sobriety checkpoints allowed during the upcoming Fourth of July celebrations (or at other times). The interpretation of the state of Wisconsin’s constitution is more liberal than the federal Fourth Amendment and requires police...
Being arrested for a marijuana-related offense can create concerns that extend beyond the criminal justice system. Often, the individual is worried that their employer will find out and that their job will be at risk. While a marijuana arrest doesn’t automatically...
If you plan to study abroad, a criminal charge may raise questions about whether those plans can still happen. Many students spend months preparing for an international program and may worry that an arrest could put those opportunities at risk. A criminal charge does...
In Wisconsin, OWI charges are not all handled the same way. Two cases that look alike at first glance may be treated very differently. What separates them is often found in the surrounding circumstances that come into focus after the arrest, when the facts are...
Yes, peer pressure has a significant impact on many college student crimes. Young people often have an inherent drive to fit into their social environment. They may engage in activities around their peers that they would never do on their own. One example is alcohol...
Physicians diagnose people and recommend appropriate treatment plans for a patient's optimal recovery. They also act as gatekeepers for prescription medications. They validate that a patient actually requires a certain type of treatment and recommend the right...
If you are a student, you might see marijuana as a common part of campus social life. Because neighboring states have legalized recreational use, it is easy to assume that Wisconsin has followed suit. However, bringing cannabis onto campus or across state lines can...
