Traveling with medical marijuana can lead to legal trouble when you cross state lines. Even if you have a valid medical marijuana card from another state, Wisconsin does not recognize it as permission to possess cannabis. Police may seize your marijuana and file...
Crossing into Wisconsin with marijuana can have serious legal consequences. Officers patrol border areas and conduct routine traffic stops, and when marijuana is found, the outcome depends on the quantity involved and the driver's prior record. Wisconsin classifies...
You close out your tab at a downtown Eau Claire bar, start the drive home and see flashing lights in your mirror. When you later learn that the prosecution has your receipt, that slip of paper may feel like proof of everything, though it usually tells only part of the...
You bought CBD oil legally online or from a local store. The label says it contains less than 0.3% delta-9 THC. You may still wonder if police could treat it as illegal marijuana during a traffic stop or search. Wisconsin law separates legal hemp from marijuana based...
If you are under 21 years of age and choose to act as the designated driver, Wisconsin law expects you to remain completely sober while driving, as even small amounts of alcohol could lead to a violation. What Wisconsin's absolute sobriety law requires Wisconsin...
A marijuana possession charge in Wisconsin can affect much more than the criminal case. For a college student, it may impact academic standing, financial aid and future opportunities. A possession charge triggers both criminal and school disciplinary timelines...
If you have been arrested for operating while intoxicated (OWI) for the first time, one of your biggest concerns may be what will happen to your driver’s license. Losing the ability to drive can affect almost every aspect of your daily life, such as commuting to work...
Parents usually give their kids snippets of advice before they head off to college. One they probably don’t think to tell them is whether or not to open the door if the police come knocking. It’s a dilemma that even the most law-abiding students could face because a...
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...
