Year: 2019
What are your
Miranda Rights in Wisconsin
Most people are familiar with
Miranda rights from crime movies and TV shows. However, entertainment media
doesn’t always get the circumstances surrounding those words correct. Officers
do have to read you your rights in specific circumstances, but there are times
when an officer can question you, legally, without having to read those Miranda
rights in Wisconsin.
You
Must Be in Custody
An officer doesn’t have to read you
the Miranda...
How to Drive Safely in a Wisconsin Winter
Written by Steve Eisenberg on . Posted in Blog, Personal Injury.
Know these safe
winter driving tips if you drive in Wisconsin
Snow, sleet, ice, wind — Wisconsin
winters have it all, and drivers need to be alert. For new residents, and even
long-time ones who have gotten complacent about their driving skills, safety is
of the utmost importance. Both your actions on the road and how you take care
of your car can make a huge difference.
Winter
Road Safety
Slow down — it’s possibly the best
thing you can do if you have to drive on snowy...
Ignition Interlock Device After OWI in Wisconsin
Written by Mark Eisenberg on . Posted in Blog, Criminal Defense.
Some facts about
Ignition Interlock Device rules in Wisconsin
Wisconsin takes very seriously the
dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol. While the state can’t stop
all alcohol-related accidents from happening, it does apply strict penalties to
anyone who is convicted of an OWI offense. In addition to punishment, it
applies a preventative measure in the form of an ignition interlock device, or
IID. If you are convicted of an OWI, you can expect an IID to be in your
future.
When...
Classes of Misdemeanor Offenses in Wisconsin
Written by Mark Eisenberg on . Posted in Blog, Criminal Defense.
Definitions of Classes of Misdemeanor Offenses in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, like in most states, crimes get classified broadly as felonies
or misdemeanors. In many cases, the same crime can fall into either category. Further,
some crimes might begin as misdemeanors, but become felonies after multiple
offenses. While they carry lesser offenses than felonies, misdemeanors still
create a serious impact on your life, both in terms of the penalty and the
impact a conviction on your record can carry...
Recovering Damages for Injuries After a Slip and Fall in a Store
Written by Steve Eisenberg on . Posted in Blog, Personal Injury.
If you’ve suffered a slip and fall injury in a store, here’s what you
should know
When you go shopping, you probably take one of two approaches. Some people
look around to decide what to buy, while others know what they want and head
straight for it. In either case, though, you aren’t necessarily looking for
hidden dangers on the floor. At times, a slippery or cluttered floor at a
retail store can lead to injuries. If the store is at fault for your slip and
fall, you can recover damages...