On behalf of Nicholson, Gansner & Otis, S.C. | Jan 28, 2015 | Firm News, Injuries
All too often, a person who has been stopped and cited for Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated, is perplexed to find that he or she has also been issued a citation for refusing to submit to a breath, blood or urine test. In this situation, a client will often...
On behalf of Nicholson, Gansner & Otis, S.C. | Dec 16, 2014 | Firm News, Injuries
“Restraining Orders”: What Are They? People often call us asking for assistance in getting a “restraining order.” And a “restraining order,” actually called a temporary restraining order (often referred to as a “TRO”),...
On behalf of Nicholson, Gansner & Otis, S.C. | Sep 19, 2014 | Firm News, Injuries
Adrian Peterson’s recent indictment for child abuse has sparked national controversy regarding the use of physical discipline, and has raised the legitimate question of when–if ever–physical discipline is appropriate? The opinions have been pouring...
On behalf of Nicholson, Gansner & Otis, S.C. | Sep 10, 2014 | Firm News, Injuries
When a person is charged with one or more felonies in Wisconsin, he is entitled by statute to a proceeding called a preliminary hearing or preliminary examination (often referred to as a “prelim”). People often ask us what happens at a preliminary hearing...
On behalf of Nicholson, Gansner & Otis, S.C. | Aug 8, 2014 | Firm News, Injuries
Escorts If you hear someone say that she is an “escort,” you are probably assuming that she means prostitute. We’ve all seen that in countless movies and on TV. Someone in a hotel calls an escort service and sure enough, twenty, thirty, minutes...
On behalf of Nicholson, Gansner & Otis, S.C. | May 14, 2014 | Firm News, Injuries
Many people know that a felony conviction can have serious consequences, including the lifelong loss of one’s right to possess a firearm. But what most people are surprised to learn is that many misdemeanor convictions, even for such crimes as disorderly...
On behalf of Nicholson, Gansner & Otis, S.C. | Mar 27, 2014 | Firm News, Injuries
One of the most common questions clients ask when they are facing the possibility of a jail sentence is: “Will I be able to get house arrest instead?” The answer, unfortunately, is complicated. But here is a primer on a few of the things that determine...
On behalf of Nicholson, Gansner & Otis, S.C. | Jan 2, 2014 | Firm News, Injuries
The Wisconsin statutes define theft as the intentional act of taking another person or business’ property without that person or business’ consent. In the case of retail theft (or shoplifting) this generally means walking out of a store with an item that...
On behalf of Nicholson, Gansner & Otis, S.C. | Dec 30, 2013 | Firm News, Injuries
To many, reckless driving is sort of a vague term because the definition of the word “reckless” varies from person to person. The law, however, has a more objective definition. In Wisconsin, reckless driving is any negligent driving behavior that endangers...
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...
