On behalf of Nicholson, Gansner & Otis, S.C. | Mar 25, 2020 | Firm News
If asked to guess the most charged crime in the state of Wisconsin, most would assume it’s a common misdemeanor like marijuana possession or theft. They may be surprised to learn the real answer: Bail jumping. The number of bail jumping charges in Wisconsin has...
On behalf of Nicholson, Gansner & Otis, S.C. | Feb 5, 2020 | Firm News
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...
On behalf of Nicholson, Gansner & Otis, S.C. | Dec 4, 2019 | Firm News
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...
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...
