Understanding the criteria for drug possession in Wisconsin is crucial for anyone living in or visiting the state. It is important to know the key factors that determine whether an individual can face charges for drug possession. What constitutes drug possession? Drug...
Criminal Defense
Reasons a breath alcohol test could give an incorrect reading
Getting stopped by the police is often unnerving. If the officer suspects you of driving under the influence, the situation can become even more unsettling because of the potential consequences. To check whether you are over the legal limit, the officer may use a...
Why might someone receive a harsher penalty for a drug offense?
Getting in trouble for possession or trafficking of drugs is scary, especially since drug laws can vary significantly from state to state. However, there are certain things that can, across the board, cause someone to receive a stiffer fine or jail sentence than...
How does a prior record affect criminal prosecution?
Credibility is not an easy thing to measure. If you or a witness have a criminal history, the judge or jury has the legal right to use this to determine trustworthiness. Prior convictions are not admissible as evidence to prove a defendant’s guilt. However, the...
What are the consequences of shoplifting as a juvenile offense?
Shoplifting, as with any other form of theft, is a serious offense regardless of the age of the person responsible. If your child faces shoplifting charges in the state of Wisconsin, you might understandably wish to know how severe the consequences can be. Juvenile...
Can you fight a possession with intent to distribute charge?
When the police find drugs in your home, car or on your person, they will almost certainly charge you with drug possession. Under certain circumstances, they might also claim that you have an intent to distribute or sell those drugs. Possession with the intent to...
Can I get my first OWI/DUI offense dismissed?
There are instances when a driver can get their first operating while intoxicated (OWI) or driving while under the influence (DUI) charge dismissed. If successful, this means the incident should not appear on your record and you can move on as if the whole thing never...
What to say when interacting with the police
These days, the ways that police officers and the public interact are a huge issue. On a personal level, when a police officer stops you, you want to do what you can to protect your rights without making the situation tenser than it has to be. This can be a delicate...
Classification of sexual assault
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...
Man taken into custody in shooting of neighbor
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...