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Can a university police officer search my dorm room?
College can provide the education to get your dream job. And although it requires you to work hard to get good grades, college also gives you the opportunity for fun and stress relief. However, at some point during your college stay, you may find yourself involved...
Social media and text messages can be used to document harassment
Harassment and misconduct complaints were filed in court against numerous employees of the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Several students alleged that staff members used social media and text messages to post explicit content that was specifically targeted towards...
Risk of conviction, sentences go up for people held before trial
Bail reform has become a hot topic recently because the system didn’t always run this way. Today, it’s common practice to hold people in jail before trial because they can’t afford bail or are denied bail. That has left hundreds of thousands of people behind bars even...
Can police enter your apartment if you aren’t there?
Perhaps you spent your freshman year at the University of Wisconsin living in one of the school's residence halls. This year, you and one or more of your friends decided to get your own apartment off campus. You all signed a lease and moved in as you started another...
Seemingly innocent questions from police may lead to OWI charge
Most Wisconsin residents want to trust law enforcement officers. They can help in times of emergency, and they work to uphold the law. However, upholding the law may mean questioning you if they believe you have committed a crime. In such a situation, you may want to...
Is your DNA a matter of public record?
For many in Wisconsin, the letters DNA are synonymous with truth. If police have DNA evidence that links a suspect with a crime, it is proof enough that the suspect is guilty. What they may not realize is that DNA evidence is constantly under scrutiny and is not...
What happens if I violate my probation?
After your conviction, if a judge sentenced you to probation as part of your sentence, you may have felt relief. Probation means spending less time behind bars, or perhaps no time at all. You get to go home to a place that is familiar. There is no separation between...
Do I have to submit to roadside sobriety tests?
If you had wine with your dinner or drinks with some friends, the sight of flashing lights behind you on the drive home may cause a feeling of panic. You try to play it cool, respond to the officer's questions with respect and even humor, and cooperate when the...
Those suffering from substance abuse may also face drug charges
You may have a drug abuse problem or know someone who does. These issues are serious, and you undoubtedly hope that one day you or your loved one can overcome the hold that the addiction has. Of course, even when individuals have a willingness and desire to get clean,...
I got arrested for a bar fight I didn’t start! What happens now?
Any time you put a lot of people in a relatively small space and add alcohol, the potential for chaos exists. You never know how the person drinking next to you handles drinking too much. One innocent move or word could cause the other person to react violently. If...
