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Madison Criminal Defense Blog
Why has Wisconsin’s prison population boomed?
Wisconsin's prison system is currently at about 133 percent of capacity. Since 1990, the total number of prisoners has roughly tripled, from about 7,000 inmates to 23,775 in 2018. Experts estimate that the state's prison population will reach 24,350 by the end of...
Is Police Reform Possible In Wisconsin?
With calls to defund or even dismantle the police, law enforcement reform has become a major topic of discussion recently. Concerns are expansive, from use of force such as chokeholds to no-knock warrants to the sheer amount of the police budget in a time when budgets...
5 things not to do when being questioned by police
When we are in stressful situations, we often forget to stay calm or to assert our rights. It can be difficult to keep a clear head when faced with pressing questions from authority. However, what you do when talking to the police can have a big impact on your case....
What is Marsy’s Law?
Wisconsin recently became the latest state to pass the crime victims’ rights legislation known as Marsy’s Law. Its supporters insist that the law makes the rights of victims and their families as strong as the rights of the accused. Opponents, however, note that...
What Is The Most Charged Crime In Wisconsin?
If asked to guess the most charged crime in the state of Wisconsin, most would assume it's a common misdemeanor like marijuana possession or theft. They may be surprised to learn the real answer: Bail jumping. The number of bail jumping charges in Wisconsin has surged...
Know your rights during a traffic stop
If a law enforcement officer pulls over your car, he or she must follow certain legal procedures. For example, you can decide whether to consent to a search of your vehicle. Wisconsin motorists should be aware of their rights during a traffic stop by the police....
7 Surprising Facts About Drunk Driving In Wisconsin
Everyone knows that Wisconsin is a drinking state. However, these facts about drunk driving may still catch you by surprise: Wisconsin is the only state in the country where a first drunk driving offense is not actually a crime, unless there are other factors such as...
Is facial recognition fool-proof?
When a police officer accuses you of a crime, it does not matter if you committed the crime, it is still daunting. If he or she says that there is proof, you may not want to believe it right away. In Wisconsin, theft can be a serious crime. With facial recognition...
Can People With Revoked Licenses Be Stopped From Driving?
A tragic car accident in which a man who was driving with a revoked license hit and killed a pedestrian has raised an important question: Why are people who are not allowed to drive still behind the wheel? In a Channel 3000 interview, our attorney Nicholas F. Gansner...
What is a color of law violation?
There are many things that may happen during your Wisconsin arrest that create a good defense. It is important to be aware of your rights and the rights of law enforcement so you may identify when something is not as it should be. One thing to watch out for is a color...
