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How Much Does It Cost To Hire A Defense Attorney In Madison WI?

Written by Mark Eisenberg on September 14, 2017. Posted in Blog, Madison Law Firm.

Consider more than just cost when hiring a defense attorney in Madison WI When you seek legal representation for your defense, unless you are independently wealthy, the cost of the service probably matters to you. But finding that cost will depend on not only the lawyers’ hourly rates; the time required and the steps taken in your defense all are important factors. In the end, you have to weigh not only the billing rates, but also the quality of representation and what you stand to...

Is Diabetes a DUI Defense in Wisconsin?

Written by Mark Eisenberg on September 14, 2017. Posted in Blog, Criminal Defense.

Charged with a DUI in Wisconsin? A diabetic episode might provide a defense Police officers in Wisconsin are always on the lookout for potential drunk drivers. While this approach comes in an attempt to protect people from dangerous drivers, at times it can lead to arrests that connect to something other than actual intoxicated driving. If you have diabetes, or even have a hypoglycemic episode without having been diagnosed, this can provide a defense to a DUI or OWI charge in Wisconsin....

Solicitation by Attorneys

Written by WSI Genesis on September 14, 2017. Posted in Blog, Madison Law Firm.

Before responding to solicitation by attorneys, do your homework If you have ever been sued, arrested, hospitalized, or been in a traffic accident, you know one thing you can depend on: hearing from lawyers. Almost as soon as you get home the next day, the calls and the postcards start to arrive. It is almost as though they sense something has happened to you, and swoop in eagerly for their chance to cash in on what happened to you. Before you respond, though, take some time to evaluate the...

Positive Trends Declining with Upsurge in Auto Injuries

Written by Steve Eisenberg on September 14, 2017. Posted in Blog, Personal Injury.

Increase in Car Accident Injuries a Disturbing Trend Automobile safety has come a long way since the 1970s. A combination of vehicle safety regulations, a focus on reducing drinking and driving, and a general focus on enforcing traffic laws has made driving a much less dangerous activity than it once was. Unfortunately, the last two years have started to show a reverse in the decline, with traffic fatalities increasing each of the last two years. Driving has become more deadly, both in the...

Fighting Drug Charges From Search And Seizure In WI

Written by Mark Eisenberg on September 1, 2017. Posted in Blog, Criminal Defense.

Search And Seizure: When Can A Police Officer Search A Vehicle? It sounds surprising, but many Wisconsin drug charges and arrests result from routine traffic stops. Since police officers don’t have the right to automatically search a vehicle when they stop it for a traffic violation, how does this happen? Reasonable Suspicion Although officers cannot search a vehicle “just because”, they can search it if they have reasonable suspicion that drugs are inside the vehicle....