Drug cultivation is a serious crime in Wisconsin. In fact, every level of cultivation, ranging from growing only four marijuana plants to over 200, results in felony charges.Although many states have made cultivating marijuana legal for personal use, Wisconsin has not...
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How long does it take for alcohol to move through your system?
If you love to drink, one of your major questions could be when your body begins to recognize alcohol in your system. For example, if you drink a glass of wine, will your body register that wine in five minutes, ten minutes or longer? How long do you have to wait to...
Can you get a DWI after drinking non-alcoholic beer or wine?
As a responsible student in a Wisconsin college and a conscientious driver, you do your very best to make good choices concerning drinking and driving. After all, you're part way through the academic year and you really don't want to mess things up when you're so...
Can you get a DUI for drunkenly riding a horse?
You want to go out for a night on the town, but you know you can't drive home. It's too far to bike, but you do have a horse. Can you ride your horse into town and back home without the risk of a DUI?That's a good question, and it's one that actually does come up in...
Wisconsin’s location makes it a drug-dealer’s territory
Getting drugs when you wanted them was never a problem. Last time, you got caught, though, and now you face penalties for drug possession. As someone living in Wisconsin, it's good for you to understand why you aren't alone in this situation.Wisconsin is a sort of hub...
Faulty analyses could be responsible for false imprisonments
Can you imagine what would happen if you discovered that your case was mishandled and that the experts testifying overstated the importance of evidence collected? It could be devastating and result in a conviction you don't deserve. That may have happened several...
Skateboarding or cycling drunk: Is a OUI possible?
There are many reasons why you shouldn't head out on your bicycle or skateboard while your intoxicated, but you'll be glad to know that an OUI isn't one of them. While riding a bike or skateboard is still technically riding a vehicle, it's legal in Wisconsin to ride a...
Breathalyzers can be wrong when hypoglycemia occurs
Breathalyzers can have false results, which is why you can question a result's legitimacy in court. There are dozens of reasons why a breath test could be inaccurate. One reason that you need to know about is if you have acetone in your breath. Acetone exists in most...
Under 21? You might be able to drink in public
When you're under the age of 21, it is not legal for you to drink over a certain amount of alcohol and be behind the wheel of a vehicle. However, that doesn't mean you're never allowed to drink or that you're completely banned from consuming alcohol in public. While...
Caught with brass knuckles? Know your rights
Brass knuckles made a comeback in fashion in the 2000s, and many people were seen wearing them to make a statement. Plastic, metal and other styles of these weapons could be seen on earrings or necklaces, for example. Interestingly, brass knuckles are not legal. Also...


