When pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving, it is important to know what you may face. An officer will likely do tests to determine how sober you are. The first test they will likely use is a field sobriety test. But what are these tests? How do they work? How...
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What are assault and battery?
It is so common to hear the terms “assault and battery” said in the same breath that many people believe that this is a single crime, or that these two terms are completely interchangeable. This is not true in the state of Wisconsin: assault and battery are, in fact,...
What do you know about fighting DUI charges?
You received a driving under the influence charge from Wisconsin law enforcement not too long ago, but something does not sit right with you about how the situation played out. Should you fight the charge? American Addiction Centers explains common DUI defenses. Work...
Penalties for OWI in Wisconsin
Drivers can receive a charge of operating while intoxicated in Wisconsin with a blood alcohol content of 0.08% or above. Wisconsin courts use the state's OWI penalty chart to sentence convicted individuals. Review the possible legal consequences for common OWI...
Why do people make false sexual assault allegations?
When it comes to sexual assault allegations, it is a delicate situation. However, if you face false claims against you, you have every right to question why another person would do this to you. Fox News explains that false sexual assault allegations are not common,...
How accurate is your BAC?
As a driver, you have likely heard the term "BAC" before. It stands for blood alcohol content, and officers use this as a unit of measurement. Using tools like breath analysis devices, they can measure the BAC level in your blood stream. This tells them how drunk you...
Do all states have a sex offender registry?
If you face charges related to sex offenses, a conviction can prove life-altering. It may force you to register with the state. However, what counts as an offense that requires registration differs by state and locality. For example, in New Mexico, a minor at 17 years...
Geofence warrants and their use in obtaining evidence
Law enforcement officials may request information about mobile phone devices by submitting a geofence warrant to an internet technology company. The tech company may provide officials with the tower data that logged mobile devices at a particular location. People may...
What is community notification in the state’s sex offender registry?
Anyone accused of rape, sexual assault or any other type of sex crime in Wisconsin should feel empowered to learn about the different consequences associated with these offenses. In many cases, a person convicted of a sex crime in Wisconsin must participate in the...
5 steps in the felony criminal justice process
The justice process begins at the time of a crime report. Criminal defense typically begins when you are under investigation or at the time of your arrest. The Wisconsin Department of Justice has a detailed flow-chart graphic about the felony process. Please read on...
