Author: Mark Eisenberg

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 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...

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...

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...

Embezzlement Charges – What to know? Embezzlement is a crime most people have heard of, but few might fully understand. The term defines theft of property that didn’t belong to the thief, but to which the thief was given access. It is a white collar crime that usually–but not always–involves money. If you have been charged with embezzlement, understanding the nature of the charge may help. 1. Who Gets Charged with Embezzlement? Most embezzlement charges come against...