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 could end up in legal trouble.

The Wisconsin Castle Doctrine provides civil and criminal protections to property owners who use force against intruders in order to protect themselves, their family or guests, or their property from serious harm. Specifically, the doctrine states that "someone in their home, business or motor vehicle has no duty to retreat from an attack or intruder, and presumes the use of force is reasonable to prevent death or serious harm."