Know how to defend yourself from Mail Fraud Charges in Wisconsin
Mail fraud is a serious offense, whether at the state or federal level. In Wisconsin, the state classifies mail fraud as a Class H felony. An arrest and conviction bring you up to 6 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine. If you are charged with mail fraud, you need to find an experienced criminal defense attorney right away.
Federal Mail Fraud
Federal mail fraud charges include essentially two elements:
Planning or...
Facing Armed Robbery Charges in Wisconsin
Written by Mark Eisenberg on . Posted in Blog, Criminal Defense.
Armed Robbery in Wisconsin is a Serious Charge – get the help you need to defend your case
Wisconsin, like every state, pays special attention to prosecuting and punishing violent crimes. Armed robbery is an example; by its very nature, it includes at least the threat of violence while carrying out the crime. If you are charged with armed robbery in Wisconsin, you need to know what it means, and then get a good criminal defense attorney to defend you.
Defining Armed Robbery
Armed...
Property Seizure | Wisconsin Drug Crime Cases
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Property Seizure in Wisconsin Drug Crime Cases
Conviction for a drug crime in Wisconsin often includes punishments such as imprisonment and fines, but sometimes it also includes property seizure. Property seizure, or forfeiture, means the government obtains control of the assets forever.
Wisconsin law dictates that only property or assets that were either used to commit the crime or were obtained as a result of the crime can be seized. This qualification protects your other assets from...
The Many Ways Drug Crimes Could Involve Minors
Written by Mark Eisenberg on . Posted in Blog, Criminal Defense.
Drug charges where minors might be involved can bring more serious penalties
Drug crimes can involve minors in more ways than you might realize. Wisconsin is particularly tough on these crimes, even going so far as to consider just having a minor nearby when the crime is committed as enough to expand charges and increase penalties. The state also increases penalties even if you didn’t know the minor was actually a minor. In other words, if a minor has anything at all to do with your...
Criminal Convictions and Gun Rights
Written by Mark Eisenberg on . Posted in Blog, Criminal Defense.
Know your rights to own a firearm in Wisconsin
Gun ownership and gun rights continue to be important to many in Wisconsin and across the United States. That said, both federal and state laws impose some restrictions on who has a right to possess firearms. This is one of the many consequences of a criminal conviction. If you are charged with a crime, contact an experienced criminal lawyer right away.
Federal Law
Under federal law, anyone convicted of a felony is prohibited from possessing...