On behalf of Christopher T. Van Wagner S.C. | Aug 9, 2019 | Uncategorized
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...
On behalf of Christopher T. Van Wagner S.C. | Jul 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
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...
On behalf of Christopher T. Van Wagner S.C. | Jul 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
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...
On behalf of Christopher T. Van Wagner S.C. | Jul 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
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...
On behalf of Christopher T. Van Wagner S.C. | Jul 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
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...
On behalf of Christopher T. Van Wagner S.C. | Jun 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
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....
On behalf of Christopher T. Van Wagner S.C. | Jun 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
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...
On behalf of Christopher T. Van Wagner S.C. | Jun 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
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...
On behalf of Christopher T. Van Wagner S.C. | Jun 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
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...
On behalf of Christopher T. Van Wagner S.C. | Jun 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
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...
