Criminal Defense

Cell phones contain all the details of our lives in text, images, account numbers, and more. You should always be wary of a police search of your cell phone. As an item of personal property, cell phones are protected by the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, but that does not mean cell phones can never be searched. In some cases, it is perfectly legal for police to search your cell phone.

You might think merely possessing drug paraphernalia like a pipe or decorative bong would be legal as long as you weren't using it or selling it, but that's not always the case. Both Wisconsin and federal law have strict statutes against possession of drug paraphernalia with the intent to use, but because your real intent might not always be clear, you could find yourself in trouble.

Treatment Alternatives and Diversion programs (TAD programs) help drug offenders receive treatment instead of locking them away. Drug crimes vary in severity, and some, such as distribution or smuggling, can land you in prison. However, if you were convicted only of possession or using drugs, jail and prison may not be the best places for you. Instead, treatment could be what you need, and in Wisconsin, it is possible to be placed in a TAD program instead of prison.

Even though domestic violence charges do not always lead to a conviction, they can still wreak havoc with your life. As soon as you are charged with domestic violence in Wisconsin, you may face suspicion.  Friends and neighbors may start to avoid you, a no-contact order may be entered, and you might even be prevented from seeing your kids or living in your own home. If you are convicted, the repercussions are even worse. It's not uncommon for people to have difficulty finding employment or renting a house or apartment if they have a domestic violence conviction.

your picture but different personal information, or it could be a legitimate ID that belongs to someone else that you're presenting as your own. In both cases your use of the ID is illegal as it's a form of misrepresentation, specifically "falsification of proof of age," that allows you to skirt laws and evade legal consequences if no one detects that the ID is fake. However, once detected, that fake ID can land you in legal trouble.

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 your driver’s license, at least temporarily, and even longer if convicted.