Search And Seizure: When Can A Police Officer Search A Vehicle?
It sounds surprising, but many Wisconsin drug charges and arrests result from routine traffic stops. Since police officers don’t have the right to automatically search a vehicle when they stop it for a traffic violation, how does this happen?
Reasonable Suspicion
Although officers cannot search a vehicle “just because”, they can search it if they have reasonable suspicion that drugs are inside the vehicle....
Wisconsin Search and Seizure Laws – Warrantless Hidden Video Surveillance
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Hidden Video Surveillance – special search and seizure laws in Wisconsin
Under both the United States Constitution and the Wisconsin Constitution, citizens have a right to protection against unreasonable searches and seizures. Generally, police cannot use evidence they obtain through illegal means. In the case of hidden surveillance cameras, though, your rights are a little more complicated. You will need to work with an experienced attorney to make sure your rights are protected.
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Identity Theft In Wisconsin | Wisconsin Identity Theft Laws
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Two Laws Governing Identity Theft In Wisconsin
As more and more of our lives are conducted electronically and online, identity theft has become more widespread and devastating to victims. But it’s not only individuals who can suffer from identity theft, businesses or other enterprises can become victims too. The State of Wisconsin recognizes this distinction and has created two different laws, which are used to identify and prosecute identity theft in Wisconsin. In both situations, identity...
Is it Illegal to Drink and Drive a Boat in Wisconsin?
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Wisconsin Criminal Attorney explains Boating Under the Influence (BUI)
A nice day relaxing at the lake with barbecue and beer may sound like something that’s harmless, but add a boat into the mix, and you have a BUI charge just waiting to happen. Boating under the influence is just like driving under the influence: illegal. While there are some key differences in terms of punishment, BUI is not something to take lightly.
They Know You Think It’s Nothing
Wisconsin has a...
Quantity and Quality in Criminal Drug Charges
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Fighting Drug Charges – Madison WI Criminal Attorney
The severity of a drug charge depends on the quantity and the type of drugs found on the person in question. If you’ve been arrested for a drug-related offense, your charge will be based on the type of drug and the amount you had on you. You could face multiple charges, too, if you were carrying more than one drug. In order to fight charges like these, you need the help of a skilled criminal attorney in Wisconsin to keep those...