Year: 2017
Personal Injury Case Deposition – what to expect?
The discovery process in a personal injury lawsuit gives both attorneys the opportunity to understand the facts at issue. Part of this depends on documents; the police report, accident pictures, and other paper evidence will come in. But one of the most important pieces of the process is the deposition. If you are injured, the other side will want to depose you before trial. The process can be nerve-wracking, but it also gives you an...
What is Implied Consent in Wisconsin?
Written by Mark Eisenberg on . Posted in Blog, Criminal Defense.
Understanding Implied Consent for Wisconsin Drivers
Police officers in Wisconsin who suspect someone of operating while intoxicated (OWI) will pull that driver over to confirm their suspicions. This may involve a field sobriety test and a breathalyzer test. You may have heard that you should refuse the test. Unfortunately, that is not true. Thanks to Wisconsin’s Implied Consent law, your choices are extremely limited once you’ve gotten behind the wheel after drinking or taking...
Wire Fraud Charges | Wire Fraud Defense | Eisenberg Law
Written by WSI Genesis on . Posted in Blog, Criminal Defense.
Facing Wire Fraud Charges In Wisconsin? Here’s What You Need To Know
Wire fraud is considered a white collar crime. It is categorized with similar non-violent crimes that involve money such as theft, embezzlement, and counterfeiting, among others. Wire fraud is also a federal offense, so fines and penalties are severe.
Defining Wire Fraud
Wire fraud is similar to other types of fraud like bank fraud or check fraud; all are intended to defraud other people of money. The difference...
Unlicensed Drivers Can Still Cause Crashes
Written by Mark Eisenberg on . Posted in Blog, Criminal Defense.
Car Accidents caused by Unlicensed Drivers
The Automobile Club (AAA) may be known as a way to take care of car registration and get towing services, but it’s also a major researcher of road safety. These studies are valuable because they give you a good idea of what conditions on the road are really like, and what precautions you should take.
One of the statistics they have looked at is how many drivers in car crashes are unlicensed or have something wrong with their license, such...
5 Defenses for Drug Possession in Wisconsin
Written by Mark Eisenberg on . Posted in Blog, Criminal Defense.
Drug Possession in Wisconsin -5 Potential Defenses
Drug possession is a felony in Wisconsin, so it’s understandable that you’d want to fight the charges. However, be careful doing this because while there are potential defenses, what might look like an easy case to you can run into complications and obstructions if you don’t have good representation. You must meet with a lawyer to discuss possible defenses against a drug possession charge.
Not Really Drugs
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