There are all kinds of things a person accused of a violent offense could end up dealing with. One is a lot of judgment from the public. A community might make a lot of assumptions about such a person solely based on the fact they were charged with a violent offense....
Month: September 2016
Potential OWI Penalties for Wisconsin College Students
Out-of-state students attending Wisconsin colleges may not know that a charge of "driving under the influence" (DUI) is referred to in the Badger State as "operating while intoxicated" (OWI). No matter the acronym, it is a serious offense.Absolute SobrietyUnder...
Fines for OWI can get quite high
There are a variety of penalties that generally go along with an OWI conviction. One is a fine. Even a first-offense conviction of OWI carries a monetary penalty. Under Wisconsin law, a monetary penalty of $150 to $300 is to be given to first-time OWI offenders.Now,...
U-47700 to soon be a Schedule I drug in Wisconsin
Possession of some types of synthetic substances could expose a person to federal or state drug charges. Now, what specific kinds of synthetic substances are officially illegal is an ever-evolving thing. The lists of banned substances regularly change.One substance...
Seeking options to build strong defense when accused of sex crime
Just because someone is accused of criminal wrongdoing in Wisconsin does not mean the defendant will necessarily be convicted in court. Often, prosecutors lack the evidence necessary to satisfy all of the statutory elements for conviction of a sex crime. In fact, it...