If you or a loved one have been charged with operating under the influence for a fifth or sixth offense in Wisconsin, then you need to know about the latest changes to the penalties for these criminal offenses since Governor Scott Walker signed Senate Bill 455 into law on April 25, 2016. In an effort to bring…
Trying to decide whether or not to file for bankruptcy can undoubtedly be a stressful time, especially when you have questions concerning your housing needs. One worry can follow the next, especially if you don’t have all the information you need to determine which type of bankruptcy makes the most sense for you to file. In considering…
“We do not know one promise these men made, one pledge they gave, one word they spoke; but we do know they summed up and perfected, by one supreme act, the highest virtues of men and citizens. For love of country they accepted death, and thus resolved all doubts, and made immortal their patriotism and…
If you have ever been convicted of drunk driving in Wisconsin, you are already aware of the stress, expense and strict penalties that go along with this type of criminal charge. What you may not yet be aware of is that on April 25, 2016, Governor Scott Walker signed Senate Bill 455 into law, making…
Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a growing epidemic in our country with about 8 million people struggling with this mental illness in the United States annually. This condition is generally caused from enduring a terrifying event or string of events. One population at greater risk of developing this condition are active members and veterans…
Battery, also commonly referred to as assault, is a serious offense under Wisconsin law. Just as individual acts of battery can range in exerted force and resulting injuries, the consequences also range in severity. This article will help answer questions you may have concerning the misdemeanor charge of battery and associated penalties, as well as offer…
Many people mistakenly believe it is not possible to include tax debt in your Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing. However, discharging past income tax debt in Chapter 7 bankruptcy is possible if you meet all of the necessary qualifications. If you believe you meet all five of the following requirements, you should be able to include debt…
If you have been charged with Misdemeanor Bail Jumping or Felony Bail Jumping in Wisconsin or Illinois, contact The Fitzgerald Law Firm for a free 15-minute consultation to explore your options. What is Bail? Bail is a monetary condition of release from jail. More simply, bail is money you pay for your release from jail after…
Ah, to be young. This familiar refrain speaks to the mysticism associated with America’s youth. What freedom they have! Freedom: yes. Financial security: no. Today’s young adults have been deemed Generation Broke. They comprise a group of individuals stuck in a struggling economy and faced with a wealth of expenses at once.…
According to a recent study of divorce in Wisconsin compiled by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, there were a total of 16,635 divorces in Wisconsin in 2011. In the same year, the Wisconsin divorce rate was 2.9 percent—far lower than the 2010 national average. I suppose that’s something we can be proud…