Crimes on college campuses, including burglary, motor vehicle and forcible sex offenses and all other crimes totaled over 28,000. That number indicates a 3% increase in committed crimes between 2015 and 2016. The crimes broke down as such: 12,000 burglaries, 8,900...
What are violent crimes?
The law is often confusing and understanding the charges against you can be difficult. There are felonies and misdemeanors, along with different categories of crimes. It is essential to understand the charges against you in Wisconsin, especially if you are charged...
The real cost of a Wisconsin OWI arrest
There is no mandatory jail sentence for first-time operating a vehicle while intoxicated, or OWI, charges in Wisconsin. That does not mean, however, that the consequences of a drunk driving arrest are not costly. There are several financial penalties associated with...
Could a drinking issue be to blame for your recent DUI?
You may join your coworkers or friends for drinks a few times a week at a local Wisconsin bar. Occasionally, you may overindulge and feel you are fine to drive yourself home. Unfortunately, the last time you did so, you ended up with a DUI...and it was not your first....
The underage sexual activity law: What should parents know?
Like other teens in Wisconsin, your teen may be experiencing love and strong sexual feelings for the first time in high school. Should they act on their feelings and become intimate with a partner, however, teens could face serious criminal consequences. Therefore, it...
Alternatives to sentencing for offenders facing drug charges
The legal system is now realizing that declaring a “war on drugs” has not been effective in reducing addiction in the United States. What has helped, though, is a system where people facing drug charges may be able to receive treatment rather than jail time. According...
What are the differences between a misdemeanor and felony OWI?
In Wisconsin, it is illegal for a person to operate a vehicle if under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This is an OWI charge or operating a vehicle while intoxicated. When it comes to an OWI charge, there are two separate classifications. If caught operating a...
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...
