Beginning Friday August 30, and running through Labor Day weekend, Wisconsin police will be amping up their drunk driving enforcement in an effort to deter drivers from getting behind the wheel after too many drinks. 300 plus law enforcement agencies are participating...
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Fearless.
Confident.
Champions for
the Underdogs.
Month: August 2013
What’s the Difference between Sealed and Expunged Cases in Wisconsin?
In Wisconsin law, the difference between "sealed" and "expunged" is as follows: Sealed matters are not available to the public, while expunged matters are generally accessible by the public. Sealed Cases By way of example, juvenile cases are "sealed" in the justice...
What goes on in a Courtroom when the Jury is in Recess?
All sorts of things happen in a Wisconsin courtroom when the jury is in recess. The jury is not supposed to hear any of these things because they are not supposed to be considered by the jury when trying to reach a verdict. Bench Conferences & Sidebars During...
Is “Temporary Insanity” a Valid Defense in Wisconsin?
In short, yes - a defendant can claim "temporary insanity" as a defense. The terms of the temporary insanity defense are outlined in Wisconsin Statute 971.15(1): "A person is not responsible for criminal conduct if at the time of such conduct as a result of mental...
OWI vs. DWI vs. DUI – What’s the Difference?
Many people are confused about the terminology surrounding Wisconsin's drunk driving laws. You've no doubt heard the terms OWI, DWI, and DUI - but what exactly do they mean and what's the difference between them? Drunk Driving Definitions First off, let's start by...
Wisconsin Self Defense Law – When is it OK to Defend Yourself?
In 2010 Wisconsin passed a law commonly referred to as "castle law doctrine." This essentially states that, in the event an intruder has entered the home of a Wisconsin citizen, that citizen retains the privilege to utilize deadly force in defense of himself or...
New Wisconsin OWI Bills – Will they solve the Problem?
Wisconsin state legislators are currently deliberating on three new bills that would induce tougher penalties for those convicted of drunk driving offenses. If passed, these bills would increase OWI penalties in the following ways: Any drunk driver who causes bodily...
Can you Get in Trouble for Lying to a Police Officer in Wisconsin?
Lying on an official police report can result in serious penalties. If you give a false statement to an officer (and you knew full well that it was false at the time you made the statement), you have filed a false report. Lying on an official police report can result...
How to get a Restraining Order in Wisconsin
A restraining order is an order issued by the court that makes it illegal for a person to come into contact with another person. These are used most often in harassment and domestic abuse situations in order to protect a person from harm. Types of Restraining Orders...
Wisconsin Sex Offender Registration – Who Needs to Register?
If a person commits certain sex crimes in Wisconsin they may be required to register as a sex offender in the state sex offender registry. This is a listing of all registered sex offenders in the state, and is available to the general public. The Wisconsin Department...