In Wisconsin, allegations of domestic violence are treated seriously by the courts. Even if you are not convicted of a criminal offense, allegations of domestic violence may have a dramatic impact on your life. While domestic violence is a pervasive and difficult problem, some alleged victims simply make false claims that domestic violence. The do…
As of January 1, 2017, repeat OWI offenders with four or more convictions will face harsher penalties than they did previously. In the spring of 2016, Governor Walker signed Senate Bill 455 into law in the spring of 2016 (now known as 2015 Wisconsin Act 371), increasing the penalties for certain repeat drunk driving convictions. The new law took…
You could be walking home from a friend’s house, walking to or from work or even just out for a leisurely walk when you are stopped by police for questioning. Knowing your rights in this type of situation can help keep you out of trouble with law enforcement and, hopefully, send you on your way without…
Wisconsin’s traffic and driving laws can change quickly and without much public announcement, making it crucial to stay up-to-date on what’s happening. This article covers a relatively new law making it illegal to use a handheld mobile phone while driving through construction sites in Wisconsin. Keep reading to learn more about this new rule, and…
If you’ve ever been stopped for speeding or another moving violation in Wisconsin, you’re probably already familiar with driver’s license points. Under this system, demerit points are assigned to your driver’s license for each moving violation for which you are convicted, in addition to other fines and penalties. The number of points that are assigned…
If you’re like most Wisconsin residents, you likely do not challenge a traffic ticket when you get one, but pay it immediately. Most people do. After all, if you don’t pay or otherwise address your traffic ticket by the due date you risk serious penalties including higher fines, suspension of your driver’s license, arrest and…
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…
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…