Accusations and charges of sexual assault come more frequently than they used to, in part because the stigma victims once faced has lessened. While this represents a positive development in many ways, it sometimes creates assumptions that the accused is always, automatically guilty. If you are facing accusations of sexual assault, you still have the right to a strong legal defense. Criminal Sexual Assault Penalties Wisconsin law establishes different degrees of sexual assault and different penalties...

These situations could bring enhanced OWI charges in Wisconsin Like most states, Wisconsin has strict penalties for OWI offenses. Even for a first OWI offense, you face serious consequences. The base penalties do not necessarily tell the whole story; some factors can boost your penalty even higher. 1. You Are Under 21 The legal age for drinking in Wisconsin is 21. If you are driving under the influence of alcohol and are an underage drinker, you will automatically have your license...

Domestic Abuse Charges In Wisconsin Have Lingering Effects Domestic abuse charges in Wisconsin may result from a variety of factors and situations from physical assaults and altercations to even the threat of such actions being taken. Such allegations are taken seriously and offenders are harshly penalized. Even if the allegations turn out to be false or unproven, allegations and the investigative process can have lingering effects on the accused. A domestic abuse attorney will tell you...

People who have prior juvenile criminal records and who meet specific requirements can have those records sealed. This does not erase the records, but it does seal them so that the person does not have to report them. This gives the person a boost when applying for a job or apartment as he or she no longer has to tell about the charge, potentially opening up more opportunities that might have otherwise been cut off. Sealing and Expungement In Wisconsin, you may also hear sealing called...

Hire a Criminal Defense Attorney if you’ve been charged with misdemeanor theft If you are arrested for a misdemeanor theft, the court’s process can be confusing. Instead of going it alone, you should hire an experienced criminal defense attorney to help. This gives you your best chance to navigate the next steps and defend against the charges. The right attorney can help at every stage along the way. 1. Your Bond Hearing Before you even have a judge in place, you appear before...