Imagine not having the choice when it came to killing another person. You knew it was wrong, but there was nothing you could do to prevent it. Now you face a homicide charge. Homicides cover a range of killings, both intentional and unintentional. Many kinds of...
Month: August 2017
Do you know a college education doubles your risk for addiction?
If you're a college student in Wisconsin, you likely have certain educational, personal and professional goals in mind for your life. The types of activities you choose while you're at school may significantly impact your ability to achieve those goals. Some...
Can you be arrested for driving on prescription medications?
It's possible to be charged for driving under the influence of drugs even if those drugs are given to you by prescription. For many people, there is a disconnect between the medications taken by prescription and illicit drug use, but the truth is that all medications...
What you need to know about assault charges
Assault is a serious accusation. It's a crime in which one person threatens harm to another in a convincing manner. Assault itself is not the act of violence; that's called battery. Battery is unlawful conduct of a physical nature. It can be unwelcome sexual contact...
Fentanyl: A growing problem for law enforcement
Fentanyl is a dangerous substance used in the medical field. It's an opioid pain medication that has a rapid onset and lasts only a short time. It's extremely potent, so only a small amount is ever used.Fentanyl has the potential to enter the body through multiple...
What to do when an OWI stop interrupts your summer break
Summer is just about at its half-way point, and many Wisconsin college students are once again gearing up for another school semester. For some, the current goal is to cram as much fun and recreation into the remaining weeks of vacation as possible. As is often the...
Cost is prohibitive when it comes to creating new OWI laws
The charge of operating while intoxicated (OWI) carries fines and penalties that are high, and if some people had their way, the penalties would increase. Legislators in the state want to make it harder to get back behind the wheel after an OWI, but the cost of doing...