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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...
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...
