Fearless.
Confident.
Champions for
the Underdogs.
Fearless.
Confident.
Champions for
the Underdogs.
Stalking occurs when someone engages in conduct that causes a person to feel afraid or experience emotional distress. In simple terms, it refers to pursuing someone who does not want contact with you. State laws protect individuals from this kind of unwanted contact....
Most people are familiar with the terms “trial” and “court appearance.” The word “arraignment,” though, might be less familiar. If you find yourself caught up in the criminal justice system, you may soon have to learn all about arraignments: what they are, what...
Even when two people deeply love each other, an argument may spiral out of control quickly. If you add alcohol or drugs to the mix, romantic partners may find it difficult to control their tempers. Still, if an argument becomes physically violent, there is a good...
Courts must often weigh the personal rights of those convicted of a crime against a greater public interest, and laws can not infringe on the rights of individuals any more than is necessary. The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals recently considered whether a Wisconsin...
The laws provide that certain crimes require a person to register his or her personal information for cataloging purposes. This requirement may come as part of the sentence an individual received upon conviction or plea agreement. The registration process differs from...
If a Madison police officer or Dane County sheriff's deputy pulls you over and wants to search your vehicle, you need to know your rights. Specifically, whether you have the right to decline the search or if you must comply. Generally, under the Fourth Amendment of...
Nearly everyone carries a cellphone everywhere they go, and these devices record much more than user's phone calls and text messages. Not surprisingly, cellphone information has become more and more important to police investigations over the years. Many people wonder...
You need treatment, not incarceration. The jails and prisons already are full. And with the COVID-19 pandemic upon us, you really hope to avoid going to such facilities because the virus potentially spreads like wildfire in them. You want a second chance. Maybe even a...
First, it's important to understand what bail jumping is. Many people think that people are only charged with bail jumping if they leave town trying to evade a criminal charge. In reality, bail jumping is much more expansive than that in Wisconsin. Any violation of...
The issue of who can avoid prison or complete their sentence back in the world is controversial here in Wisconsin. This spring, competing bills that would have amended the state's parole and probation rules failed to pass the Legislature. One bill would have toughened...
