On behalf of Nicholson, Gansner & Otis, S.C. | Oct 29, 2019 | Firm News
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...
On behalf of Nicholson, Gansner & Otis, S.C. | Aug 26, 2019 | Firm News
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...
On behalf of Nicholson, Gansner & Otis, S.C. | Mar 14, 2019 | Firm News
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...
On behalf of Nicholson, Gansner & Otis, S.C. | Jan 9, 2019 | Firm News
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...
On behalf of Nicholson, Gansner & Otis, S.C. | Nov 18, 2018 | Firm News
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...
On behalf of Nicholson, Gansner & Otis, S.C. | Sep 26, 2018 | Firm News
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...
On behalf of Nicholson, Gansner & Otis, S.C. | Aug 1, 2018 | Firm News
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...
On behalf of Nicholson, Gansner & Otis, S.C. | Jun 8, 2018 | Firm News
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,...
On behalf of Nicholson, Gansner & Otis, S.C. | Apr 12, 2018 | blog, Firm News
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...
On behalf of Nicholson, Gansner & Otis, S.C. | Feb 27, 2018 | Criminal Defense, Firm News
If your arrest turns into criminal charges, you are likely working toward a defense. As part of that process, you and your criminal defense team will probably review all of the alleged evidence that prosecutors intend to use against you in court. One of the first...
