Any criminal charge is a very serious issue. That said, the law does not view every criminal charge as equal. When facing drug charges in Wisconsin, the severity of consequences depends on the substance involved. Many come to us here at Krische & Moertel, LLC...
Drug Crimes
What is the MORE Act and how will it affect Wisconsin?
If you use marijuana recreationally or have drug charges related to marijuana, you might have heard of the MORE Act. The Act first saw its introduction to the house in the summer of 2019 and continues to make its way through the channels. If the bill makes it to the...
What Wisconsin law says about syringes
Many residents of Wisconsin can attest to needing medicine like pills or liquids to treat a health condition. However, some people are different because they use a hypodermic needle to inject medication. Individuals who need syringes for health reasons should not have...
Reentering the workforce after a drug conviction
People charged with drug crimes in Wisconsin may spend time behind bars depending on the severity of their circumstances. This time away from all of the normal obligations in their life could create uncertainty and even anxiety when it is time to reenter society. One...
Can a prescription land you behind bars?
Driving around with a few pills in your car may find you in trouble should a police officer find them. If you find yourself in the middle of a traffic stop, those pills may land you in jail. Prescription pills filled properly and in the requisite bottle may not result...
Did you know that these medications affect your driving ability?
Your doctor prescribed you a new medication recently, but do you know the full impact of the prescription's side effects? Specific medications can hamper your driving ability, which can result in an auto accident and potential charges. The FDA examines medications...
What is drug court?
In an attempt to help reduce prison populations and decriminalize some drugs, many states have created drug courts. These courts provide an alternative option for the normal court process if you face certain drug charges. The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council...
Can your child lose financial aid because of a drug conviction?
You worked hard to send your child to school, but now your student is facing drug charges. You may have heard that students may become ineligible for financial aid in the wake of a drug conviction in addition to facing other penalties, but is it actually true?...
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...
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...