Wisconsin has an open container law, and it hasn’t been suspended because of the pandemic. It’s very much in force, and if you’re getting alcohol to go from a bar or restaurant, you have to be very careful not to violate the law accidentally. And unfortunately, that’s easy to do if you’re not used to […]
Read more...Marijuana has become the issue de jour, with more states legalizing the drug for medical use, recreational use, or more. In Wisconsin the drug remains illegal. Precedents for allowing police to search your vehicle if they smell marijuana have been set in court. If you have been pulled over and accused of marijuana use due to […]
Read more...Receiving a DUI in Wisconsin is easier than you might expect. The state’s BAC limit is just .08%. That is low enough that two drinks with dinner could be enough to put you over the limit. If you are pulled over, and the alcohol is still in your system, you can get a DUI and may lose […]
Read more...Domestic violence may dominate the headlines, but verbal abuse is more common and can quickly cross the line. When that happens, what may have begun as a simple argument can attract the attention of the police and lead to charges. Verbal Abuse and Domestic Violence in Wisconsin Verbal abuse can qualify as a crime in […]
Read more...One of the most common defenses to assault, homicide, and violent crime in Wisconsin is self-defense. However, the self-defense laws do not provide blanket protection. A defendant must be able to prove that he or she had a genuine fear for their life or of suffering great bodily harm, and that was why they responded […]
Read more...If you are arrested and convicted of a crime, you sometimes receive probation as part or all of your sentence. You should not confuse probation with freedom, though. If you violate the terms of probation, you may be taken into custody. This is called a probation hold. What Is a Probation Hold? A probation hold […]
Read more...Reckless Endangerment Charges in Wisconsin Stem From a Disregard for Human Safety Anyone who engages in conduct, actions, or activities that put another person at risk of harm in Wisconsin could be setting themselves up for reckless endangerment charges. This type of behavior is considered illegal in the state and is a felony offense. Reckless […]
Read more...Disorderly conduct is a Class B misdemeanor in Wisconsin. The charges stem from arguments, altercations, and disagreements and are one of the easiest of charges to levy against a person. Disorderly conduct is defined by Wisconsin State Statute 947.01(1) as: “Whoever, in a public or private place, engages in violent, abusive, indecent, profane, boisterous, unreasonably loud or […]
Read more...Know The Rights Of Your Child When They Are Questioned By Police Police are allowed to question minors, and sometimes they do so without parents or guardians around. But minors are still protected by laws that can require that police get parental consent depending on the circumstances. If the wrong procedures are followed, the police […]
Read more...Probation is a sentencing option that allows defendants to fulfill their sentence outside of prison or jail. Wisconsin probation rules require community-based supervision. Specific requirements for probation are set by the judge in the case. Judges impose several conditions or requirements when they allow offenders to receive probation in lieu of imprisonment. These conditions are set to […]
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