Madison Legal Blog

Although injuries and fatalities resulting from alcohol-related crashes have declined considerably in Wisconsin over the past three to four decades, drunk driving remains a significant problem. In 2015, over 21,000 people had four convictions for operating while...

An individual facing an allegation of committing a federal offense has a legal right to counter a prosecutor's indictment. Under certain circumstances, however, a plea bargain may help in dismissing the charges or reducing the penalties. Changing a federal offense to...

A criminal accusation can throw your life into shambles. This is especially so if the accusations are false. If an officer shows up at your door and starts asking questions on the grounds that someone falsely accused you of a violent crime, you may panic, and...

Wisconsin law enforcement use different detection tools on DUI patrols. Field sobriety tests are one of these tools. They are one of the most well known tools as well. But what do you know about their accuracy level? Do you know where the results stand in court? Today...

Americans naturally believe that people behind bars are guilty of committing a crime. Surprisingly, this is not always the case. The U.S.Judicial System has exonerated more than 360 people throughout the nation after further testing of DNA evidence showed they were...

Before you head out for a night on the town, you may designate a driver to get you home safely. The designated driver is a person in the group who volunteers to refrain from drinking. Everyone else in the group is able to enjoy drinks and not worry about how they will...

Addiction is a major problem in Wisconsin. In fact, nearly everybody knows someone for whom habitual substance abuse has caused significant problems. You may even know somebody who has ended up on the wrong side of the law due to an inability to fight this pernicious...

When you are an adult and reside in Wisconsin, you are associated with being independent. Similarly, you get personally accountable for your actions and have new responsibilities. In Wisconsin, you automatically become an adult when you reach 18 years and above....

Wisconsin residents may not always understand the state's driving laws. The fact that two classifications of driving while impaired exist may make getting charged with one or the other that much more confusing. An OWI may indicate that a person was operating a vehicle...

Xanax belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines. These are a type of tranquilizer that is often used to manage anxiety disorders, relax muscles, or control seizures. In recent years, Xanax abuse has been on the rise, especially among young people. While...