On behalf of Nicholson, Gansner & Otis, S.C. | Oct 30, 2013 | Firm News, Injuries
Bail and bond are essentially interchangeable words. However, in Wisconsin court proceedings and forms it will be referred to as bond. The only time it is referred to as bail is when someone takes a bail jumping charge. The theory is that bail/bond guarantees the...
On behalf of Nicholson, Gansner & Otis, S.C. | Oct 24, 2013 | Domestic Violence, Firm News
In Wisconsin, the cost of a speeding ticket varies based on the location of the violation and the court enforcing the ticket. Generally speeding tickets range from $100-$350, depending on the exact speed you were going. In addition to this fine, you will likely be...
On behalf of Nicholson, Gansner & Otis, S.C. | Oct 21, 2013 | Firm News, Injuries
When a person is convicted of an OWI they risk having their license revoked and vehicle impounded. This may not happen for a first time offense, but with subsequent convictions, the chances of not being able to drive only increase. In certain cases, an OWI offender...
On behalf of Nicholson, Gansner & Otis, S.C. | Oct 18, 2013 | Domestic Violence, Firm News
In Wisconsin, the BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) limit for driving is 0.08. If you are caught operating a motor vehicle with a BAC level at or above this limit you can be charged with an OWI. But how exactly do police test BAC levels? In this article we will explain the...
On behalf of Nicholson, Gansner & Otis, S.C. | Oct 15, 2013 | Firm News, sex crimes
Obstruction of justice is a broad term that applies to any action that prevents an agent of the law (police officers, prosecutors, etc.) from doing their job (i.e. keeping the peace and enforcing the law). In Wisconsin, obstruction of justice laws are governed by...
On behalf of Nicholson, Gansner & Otis, S.C. | Oct 8, 2013 | Firm News, OWI
Being charged with an OWI offense is terrifying. Depending on the circumstances surrounding your arrest, you could be facing civil penalties (like the loss of your driver’s license), as well as criminal penalties (jail time, fines). If you are charged with a...
On behalf of Nicholson, Gansner & Otis, S.C. | Oct 4, 2013 | Drug Charges, Firm News
Proposed legislation is circulating through the Wisconsin legislature that would significantly increase compensation for those who are exonerated after being wrongfully convicted and imprisoned. Here at Nicholson & Gansner, all we can say is: “It’s...
On behalf of Nicholson, Gansner & Otis, S.C. | Oct 2, 2013 | Firm News, OWI
The Internet is chock full of information on nearly every topic imaginable. There are countless sites and resources online that can be of great benefit to attorneys, law students, paralegals, and other legal professionals. Some of these resources are great, some not...
