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OWI Charges with Minors in the Vehicle

Written by Mark Eisenberg on November 16, 2018. Posted in Blog, Criminal Defense.

OWI charges and penalties escalate with minors in your vehicle In Wisconsin, being charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) carries significant consequences. If you are charged with an OWI with a child under 16 in the car with you, though, the penalties go up quickly. Any time you are arrested and charged with an OWI, especially if children are present, you need to contact an attorney to help with your legal defense. Not Just Drunk Driving OWI is much broader than...

What Constitutes a Concealed Weapon in Wisconsin

Written by Mark Eisenberg on November 14, 2018. Posted in Blog, Criminal Defense.

If you own a gun, know the Concealed Carry rules in Wisconsin If you are legally entitled to carry a gun in Wisconsin, you may carry it openly. Carrying a concealed weapon in Wisconsin, though, is a Class A misdemeanor. While you may know that this is a crime, you may be surprised what the law considers to be a “concealed” weapon. You may not intend to hide your weapon but still be charged if you do not have a concealed carry permit. Understanding your rights and duties is...

How Pedestrians Can Stay Safe on Wisconsin Roads

Written by Steve Eisenberg on November 12, 2018. Posted in Blog, Personal Injury.

Know how to protect yourself as a Pedestrian on Wisconsin Roads When you think about accidents on Wisconsin roads, you probably think primarily of vehicle collisions. While these can be dangerous, though, accidents that involve pedestrians are much more deadly. Cars that collide have a lot of machinery and safety features to help protect the people they carry. When a car hits a pedestrian, though, that protection is missing. A person struck on the road can suffer serious injuries or worse....

Wrongful Death Suits in Boating Accidents

Written by Steve Eisenberg on November 9, 2018. Posted in Blog, Personal Injury.

Has someone’s negligence caused the wrongful death of your loved one in a boating accident? Wisconsin boasts a number of beautiful lakes, and thus many opportunities to enjoy recreational boating. Unfortunately, this also creates the potential for accidents. In 2017, 25 people died in boating accidents in Wisconsin. While sometimes these cannot be helped, often someone’s reckless or negligent behavior causes an accident that should never have happened. If your loved one has been...

Fight a Traffic Ticket In Wisconsin | WI Traffic Attorneys

Written by Mark Eisenberg on November 7, 2018. Posted in Blog, Criminal Defense.

Fighting A Traffic Ticket Can Protect Your Insurance Rates Almost anyone who has ever been pulled over and received a ticket considers whether or not to fight the ticket, but most don’t bother. A traffic violation isn’t a criminal offense and Wisconsin makes it so easy to pay the fine and move on that it seems easier to do just that. Not fighting a traffic ticket is the same as pleading guilty. Even people who feel they received the ticket unjustly would rather skip the hassle...