Author: Mark Eisenberg

Understanding Implied Consent for Wisconsin Drivers Police officers in Wisconsin who suspect someone of operating while intoxicated (OWI) will pull that driver over to confirm their suspicions. This may involve a field sobriety test and a breathalyzer test. You may have heard that you should refuse the test. Unfortunately, that is not true. Thanks to Wisconsin’s Implied Consent law, your choices are extremely limited once you’ve gotten behind the wheel after drinking or taking...

Car Accidents caused by Unlicensed Drivers The Automobile Club (AAA) may be known as a way to take care of car registration and get towing services, but it’s also a major researcher of road safety. These studies are valuable because they give you a good idea of what conditions on the road are really like, and what precautions you should take. One of the statistics they have looked at is how many drivers in car crashes are unlicensed or have something wrong with their license, such...

Drug Possession in Wisconsin -5  Potential Defenses Drug possession is a felony in Wisconsin, so it’s understandable that you’d want to fight the charges. However, be careful doing this because while there are potential defenses, what might look like an easy case to you can run into complications and obstructions if you don’t have good representation. You must meet with a lawyer to discuss possible defenses against a drug possession charge. Not Really Drugs It...

Intentional Homicide Charges in Wisconsin – know your rights! Intentional homicide is a specific kind of murder charge in Wisconsin in which you stand accused of killing another person, or a mother and her unborn child, on purpose. If you are arrested for intentional homicide, it is one of the most significant criminal charges that can be brought against you. You need to understand the charge and your rights in this situation. First Degree Intentional Homicide Most intentional...

Charged with Domestic Abuse in Wisconsin? In Wisconsin, you can be charged with domestic abuse in response to any violence or disturbance between you and a spouse, girlfriend or boyfriend, fiancée, or parent to your child. An arrest or conviction can do tremendous harm to your reputation in the workplace and community. Understanding the implications of being charged with domestic abuse in Wisconsin, and how to avoid it, is critical to avoid these consequences. What Is Domestic Violence? Wisconsin...