Madison Legal Blog

What happens if Wisconsin law enforcement pulls you over on suspicion of DUI? You may face field sobriety tests. This is one of the first tools they may use in an attempt to determine your sobriety level. There are several things to know about field sobriety tests....

Obtaining a four-year college education is not cheap in the Badger State. In fact, for the 2018-2019 academic year, the average cost of in-state tuition was nearly $16,000. Fortunately, if you qualify, government-backed financial aid can help you cover tuition and...

Since drunk driving is very dangerous, all 50 states have stringent laws against the practice. However, each state has slightly different laws and slightly different penalties. It is important to be aware of the laws in Wisconsin. Like many states, Wisconsin has an...

There is a range of different murder charges and related charges that could come from the loss of a life. One unique charge for murder is felony murder, which may not be exactly what you think it is. The Wisconsin State Legislature defines felony murder as the death...

Young Wisconsin college students are often on their own for the first time. With this sort of freedom comes responsibility that not all people can face well right off the bat. It takes a lot of making mistakes and learning from them. But what about the serious...

Your doctor may prescribe you a powerful painkiller to help you recover from a recent injury or medical procedure. You know when and how to take your medication, but do you know how to keep from becoming dependent on the medication? You do not want an attempt to...

Whether drinking is an active part of a student’s social life or they only go out occasionally with friends, alcohol is a part of many students’ lives. However, if students drink and drive, this mistake can impact on their college experience and their life in the...

With the growing legalization and medicinal use allowance in other states, Wisconsin has currently not changed its laws. It is still illegal for you to have or use marijuana. That means if caught driving under the influence of marijuana, you could face OWI charges....

You might be familiar with the term “statutory rape” which is often used to describe the crime of consensual intercourse when one actor is under legal age. We know that the law in Wisconsin is more nuanced than this basic description.  While statutory rape is not an...

Wisconsin residents know that DUI convictions lead to penalties. But do you know that these penalties can continue to affect your life for years to come? Today we will discuss some of the long term ramifications of DUI convictions. We will look at how your life may...