Madison Criminal Defense Attorney provides insight to traffic stops and
marijuana possession
While many states have legalized medical or recreational marijuana,
Wisconsin still considers marijuana possession a crime. This means that if you
have marijuana in your car when you are driving, you can be arrested if the
police officers discover it during a traffic stop. If you have been arrested
for marijuana possession, you need legal representation right away.
Possession and Probable Cause
Most...
Misdemeanors Vs. Felonies In Wisconsin
Written by Mark Eisenberg on . Posted in Blog, Criminal Defense.
Misdemeanors Vs. Felonies In Wisconsin Explained
Wisconsin
state statute is very clear on misdemeanors vs. felonies. Section 939.60 offers this
definition: “A crime punishable by imprisonment of 1 year of more in the
Wisconsin state prisons is a felony. Every other crime is a misdemeanor.”
The
primary differences between misdemeanors and felonies are:
The
penalties involved and Court
procedures
Misdemeanor
vs. Felony Penalties
Felony
and misdemeanor are the two primary...
Understanding Wisconsin Domestic Violence Law
Written by Mark Eisenberg on . Posted in Blog, Criminal Defense.
Wisconsin takes domestic violence
laws seriously. This comes from a place of wanting to protect the safety of all
of its citizens. Still, if you don’t understand how this area of law works, you
might find yourself in trouble for your actions or words. Before you get to
that point, take the time to understand just what domestic violence means in
Wisconsin.
Who Do These Laws Protect?
Domestic violence laws come into
play between family members or any people living together. If you live...
Getting a Lawyer After You Are Arrested
Written by Mark Eisenberg on . Posted in Blog, Criminal Defense.
When you get arrested, your mind starts racing. You think about your friends
and your family, about what you are going to do. Hopefully, you also think about
contacting a lawyer. Before you do, though, you have some time to stop and
plan. You don’t want to call the first attorney you hear about. Instead, do a
little work and make sure you find the right person for your case.
Research Your Choices First
First, you need to look into lawyers who practice criminal law. If you are
arrested...
Do I Really Need a Lawyer if I Was Arrested for Something I Didn’t Do?
Written by Mark Eisenberg on . Posted in Blog, Criminal Defense.
Don’t take chances with your future, get the help of an experience criminal
defense attorney
Being arrested for a crime you definitely did not commit is shocking and
alarming — yet there’s a tendency for some to think there will be no problem
getting the charges dropped. This overconfidence can extend to the judicial
process, in which the accused decides a lawyer isn’t necessary. Unfortunately,
in Wisconsin, as in other states, it’s possible to be convicted for a crime...