If you are on probation in Wisconsin, know what’s expected to stay out of trouble If you are placed on probation in Wisconsin, the court has determined that you should be released back into the community rather than having to go to jail. Still, this does not mean the same thing as having your freedom. Probation usually comes with a requirement that you meet certain conditions until the probationary period expires. For this reason, you should work with your lawyer to make sure you understand...

Yes, It Is Possible To Fight Marijuana Possession Charges In Wisconsin Facing drug charges is a scary time, whether it is you or your child who is charged. As the legalization of marijuana movement grows across the country, more and more people in Wisconsin are finding themselves facing charges of marijuana possession and in need of help defending themselves against drug charges. What many fail to realize is that it is possible to successful defend yourself against drug charges with...

When Self-Defense Leads To Assault Charges There’s a natural instinct to defend yourself when you feel threatened, but acting on that instinct can sometimes backfire and you may find yourself facing battery charges, which is a criminal charge in Wisconsin. It’s common to argue self-defense when facing such charges, but that is not a guaranteed way to get the charges dismissed. A Question of Threats and Responses Even if you took action to prevent harm from occurring,...

False Imprisonment – Know what to do if you’ve been charged False imprisonment is a felony in Wisconsin, and the charge covers more than you might realize. It is far from a narrowly defined crime and does not resemble the jail-type scenario that many think of when they hear the term. Instead, it refers to confining or restraining someone against their will when the person doing the restraining knows that they don’t have the right to do so. The law in Wisconsin gives...

Fight DUI charges to save your right to drive If you are convicted of driving under the influence in Wisconsin, you face significant penalties. Even for the first offense, you can face license revocation, forfeitures, education requirements, and much higher insurance premiums. For this reason, you will want to fight any DUI charges. If you can’t have charges dismissed entirely, you should try to reduce the charges to a lesser offense. You need experienced, effective counsel to achieve...