When Car Accident Injuries Warrant a Second Opinion
Obtaining a second opinion for a medical condition is common practice in Wisconsin. Maybe you didn’t hit it off with the diagnosing doctor. Maybe you want to talk to someone who has more experience with the diagnosis. Maybe you just want to explore all of your options before settling on a treatment plan. All of these are perfectly acceptable reasons to talk to another provider regarding a diagnosis or an injury, including car accident injuries.
And...
Wisconsin OWI Laws | Felony vs Misdemeanor OWI
Written by Mark Eisenberg on . Posted in Blog, Criminal Defense.
Wisconsin OWI Laws: Felony Vs. Misdemeanor OWI
Wisconsin OWI laws carry different fines, penalties, and repercussions depending on whether the crime is classified as a felony vs. misdemeanor OWI. Adding to the confusion, First Offense OWIs are neither. They are typically classified as civil crimes.
It is important to understand Wisconsin OWI laws and whether you have been charged with a felony vs. misdemeanor OWI because those convictions can show up on background checks such as those requested...
3 Questions To Ask Your Wisconsin Personal Injury Lawyer
Written by Steve Eisenberg on . Posted in Blog, Personal Injury.
3 Tips For Choosing a Wisconsin Personal Injury Lawyer
Hiring a Wisconsin personal injury lawyer to help you win a claim or settlement is the best way to ensure you receive the full amount you are due. But how do you choose an injury lawyer? Referrals from friends and family are usually the first place most people start, but this might not be the best approach.
Why? Because every personal injury case is unique. There are unique circumstances in each case along with unique personalities...
Expunged Juvenile Records | Wisconsin Criminal Defense
Written by Mark Eisenberg on . Posted in Blog, Criminal Defense.
Expungement of Juvenile Records in Wisconsin
Wisconsin juvenile crimes are particularly disturbing. It can be alarming to learn the age of the perpetrator and many people often wonder how the juvenile’s future will play out. They aren’t alone in wondering about this. Doctors, judges, and prosecutors have all wondered how age impacts a juvenile’s actions, particularly now that medical research suggests that the human brain is not fully developed until the age of 25.
But even if a defendant’s...
OWI 2nd Offense in Wisconsin | Wisconsin OWI Attorney
Written by Mark Eisenberg on . Posted in Blog, Criminal Defense.
Received an OWI 2nd Offense in Wisconsin? Here’s What to Expect
Anyone who receives an OWI 2nd offense in Wisconsin can expect harsher fines and penalties than what they received for their first OWI offense. First OWIs are considered a civil offense in the state, but a second OWI is a criminal offense with no exceptions. It is possible to receive up to 6 months of jail time, fines up to $1,100, and the loss of your driver’s license for 12 months.
OWI 2nd Offense Penalties
If your first...