Author: Mark Eisenberg

Driving While Under The Influence Of Marijuana May Lead To A DUI In Wisconsin As states have approved marijuana for recreational use, the courts have seen an increase in marijuana cases – particularly in states like Wisconsin where marijuana has not been approved for recreational use. In Wisconsin, marijuana use is still against the law and the penalties for driving while under the influence of marijuana are high. In fact, driving while under the influence of marijuana can lead to a...

Juvenile crimes in Wisconsin – how to protect your future Conviction for a juvenile crime is serious, but it does not have to be the end of the world for you. Wisconsin courts consider extenuating circumstances, including your behavior before and after the crime. This gives you an opportunity to show to the court that you may deserve more lenient sentencing. Courts in Wisconsin look not only at the type of crime, but also the life of the person who was convicted of committing that...

How is Bail determined in Wisconsin? If you are arrested in Wisconsin, your ability to get out of jail before your trial is based on the bail statute. Simply put, bail is what you have to pay to get out of jail between your arrest and being convicted. Whether you are eligible depends on a number of factors, with the court holding a great deal of discretion. How Bail Is Set After you are arrested, you first have to attend your Initial Appearance. This is where the judge determines the...

Possession Of Synthetic Marijuana In Wisconsin Is Illegal Although it may be legal in other states, marijuana use and possession is illegal in Wisconsin. This includes the use and possession of synthetic marijuana. Wisconsin considers synthetic marijuana to be a controlled substance, which makes the use, possession, and/or sale of the drug illegal. Synthetic Marijuana Has Been Illegal Since 2011 Some of the confusion surrounding possession of synthetic marijuana in Wisconsin may come down...

Charged with Solicitation of a minor in Wisconsin? Get legal help from Eisenberg Law The recent emphasis on sexual harassment in Hollywood and other industries has drawn attention to the solicitation of minors, particularly in the case of Senate candidate Roy Moore, who has been accused by several women of harassment when the women were teenagers. Solicitation of a minor is a crime that can occur both on- and offline. If you have been accused of soliciting a minor in Wisconsin, that is...