On behalf of Hammett, Bellin & Oswald, LLC | Jul 30, 2020 | Criminal Defense
When someone engages in non-consensual sexual contact with someone else, it is considered sexual assault in Wisconsin. Consent, in this case, refers to words or actions by a competent person indicating that they agree to the activity. In Wisconsin, sexually assaulting...
On behalf of Hammett, Bellin & Oswald, LLC | Jun 1, 2020 | Criminal Defense
A 62-year-old Wisconsin man was taken into custody as a murder suspect after a shooting on May 8. The shooting occurred around 10 p.m., and the man killed was his 64-year-old neighbor on whom he had previously taken out a restraining order that was due to expire at...
On behalf of Hammett, Bellin & Oswald, LLC | Mar 20, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Wisconsin residents have likely heard about the sexual harassment and assault allegations made against former movie executive Harvey Weinstein. On Feb. 24, he was convicted on a charge of rape in the third degree in connection with an incident that occurred in 2013....
by Rob Bellin | Sep 6, 2018 | Counterfeit Tickets, Criminal Defense
The Green Bay Packers season opener is scheduled for Sunday, September 9, 2018 at 7:20 p.m. against the rival Chicago Bears. Aaron Rodgers will now be the highest paid player in NFL history with ESPN reporting that, over the course of his new contract, Aaron Rodgers...
by Rob Bellin | Mar 16, 2018 | Criminal Defense
Here in Wisconsin, St. Patrick’s Day is traditionally a day of fun and celebration. There are numerous events in the Fox Valley, including the famous St. Patrick’s Day parade in New London, Wisconsin. However, St. Patrick’s Day is also one of the most dangerous days...
On behalf of Hammett, Bellin & Oswald, LLC | Aug 21, 2017 | Criminal Defense, DWI
There are more than 24,000 drunk driving convictions in Wisconsin each year, according to the state Department of Transportation. But not all cases of operating a vehicle while intoxicated–OWI, the Wisconsin equivalent of DUI or DWI in other states–are treated the...
On behalf of Hammett, Bellin & Oswald, LLC | Apr 12, 2017 | Criminal Defense
The Fox Valley in Northeast Wisconsin is a beautiful and peaceful place to live. However, we are not immune from the scams, identity thefts, and other crimes that plague bigger cities. Our local police departments are professional and dedicated, but they often cannot...
by Rob Bellin | Aug 15, 2016 | Criminal Defense
Local police in Fox Crossing/Menasha are reporting another scam in the area. This one involves a phone call claiming a family member is in trouble. It can be a person posing as a family member. They ask for things like iTunes gift cards, because they need a car to get...
On behalf of Hammett, Bellin & Oswald, LLC | Nov 10, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Why it pays to work with an experienced criminal defense attorney Not all criminal cases are created equal. Some charges come with life-altering penalties that could result in years of incarceration or state supervision. Others feature a more lenient penalty phase....
