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Understanding Wisconsin’s implied consent law
Like everyone in the Badger State, you know that operating a motor vehicle after drinking alcohol is a bad idea. After all, not only can an alcohol-related accident cause you to sustain serious injuries, but driving drunk also carries significant legal penalties....
How can embezzlement accusations be derailed?
Businesses take the possibility of embezzlement seriously. However, it does not mean that you as a worker should have your rights trampled upon if an employer suspects you of stealing from the company. In fact, a Wisconsin employer may end up in legal trouble for...
Medical marijuana gains endorsement from Wis. attorney general
Of the four states that border Wisconsin, two have legalized marijuana use. Illinois will soon become the third when the governor signs a bill to that effect in the near future. If the state attorney general has his way, Wisconsin may soon join their ranks by...
Issues with mandatory arrest laws
Wisconsin is one of 22 states that has mandatory arrest laws in effect. Under these laws, if someone calls to report an incident of domestic violence, authorities who respond to the scene cannot leave without making at least one arrest. The purpose of these laws is to...
Ignition interlock devices and Wisconsin law
Wisconsin state law requires a judge who convicts a driver of OWI to obtain and install an ignition interlock device on his or her vehicle under certain circumstances. The purpose is to prevent future drunk driving incidents from occurring. According to FindLaw, it is...
