Prescription drug fraud is a crime that operates on two ends. This crime is when an individual obtains intoxicating prescriptions by means of deception. There are also certain medical providers who are willing to dispense painkillers unnecessarily in order to make a...
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What is “statutory rape” in WI?
Just because a person consents to sexual intercourse or sexual acts with you does not make those actions legal. If your partner was under Wisconsin’s age of consent, the state may charge you with what is often referred to as “statutory rape.” The actual term is Sexual...
Going over examples of drug paraphernalia
If you are facing drug-related charges, your life could turn upside down. From a shattered reputation to challenges in your career, financial penalties and even time behind bars, drug cases often bring serious repercussions. In fact, even seemingly minor charges, such...
How should you address former drug charges in a job interview?
Even though you faced legal consequences for drug crimes in Wisconsin at one time, you can still turn your life around and find fulfillment and success. One of the best things you can do to kickstart change is to find employment. Walking into a job interview knowing...
Can sleeping in your car turn into OWI charges?
For most Wisconsinites, there is nothing wrong with having cocktails or enjoying beer with friends. If you climb behind the wheel of your car and try to drive home, though, you may face charges for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Upon conviction, you are...
The penalties for possessing drug paraphernalia in Wisconsin
From a shattered reputation to time behind bars and career challenges, there are many ways in which drug-related charges can turn your life upside down. In fact, even seemingly minor charges have the potential to create serious problems in your daily life and affect...
Understanding the Miranda rights
The Miranda rights explain to an individual his or her rights when taken into police custody. Although many people know the basic concepts of the rights, fewer truly understand what they mean. People should understand not only what the rights are, but also what it...
How soon should you call a lawyer in a criminal case?
In most movies and television shows depicting criminal defense lawyers, most of the action occurs in the courtroom. The dedicated lawyer, fighting the prosecutor and eliminating evidence against the accused is a popular image. However, there is more to criminal...
Will you lose your college scholarship after an OWI conviction?
If you are like many UW-Madison students, going to college in Wisconsin's capital city has been a life-long dream of yours. Paying tuition and fees at the Badger State's flagship university, though, often requires some financial acrobatics. Having athletic prowess,...
What should you know about field sobriety tests?
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...
