Do I Really Need an Attorney for My OWI Charges?
An OWI conviction can result in fines, jail time, license suspension, and other life-altering consequences. While it may seem more convenient or less consequential to challenge an OWI accusation, the...
Garland Ends Federal Cocaine Disparities
There is no scientific reason for the charging and sentencing disparities between crack cocaine and powder cocaine. The decision is welcomed and long overdue. https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/16/politics/crack-powder-cocaine-sentencing-disparities/index.html?utm_source=The+Marshall+Project+Newsletter&utm_campaign=0c8fb3baf0-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_12_19_12_11&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5e02cdad9d-0c8fb3baf0-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D
Do Not Allow a Sexual Assault Conviction to Steal Your Future
No matter how big or small, any criminal charge could affect your future if it is not dealt with appropriately. So the first thing you should do when you find...
Wisconsin Marijuana Update
Did you know that certain cities in Wisconsin have decriminalized recreational marijuana use? Click here to find out the locations and restrictions. Remember, this was not a state-wide decision, so...
Prison’s Effects on Mental Health
As you can imagine, living in prison seriously negatively affects people’s mental health. From being exposed to an abundance of violence and stress to being stripped of their identity, prisoners...
You Could Save Someone from Overdose
At Martinez & Ruby, we devote a sizable portion of our practice to defending people against drug-related charges and the life-altering consequences of a conviction. This defense work takes place against the...
The Conviction is Not the Only Penalty
Someone convicted of a sex offender crime in Wisconsin will face a lifetime of restrictions and requirements . These can consist of things such as: Registry Reporting Wisconsin sex offenders must...
Child Pornography Charges Are More Common Than You Think
Child pornography is currently one of the fastest-growing crimes in America. There has been a 2500% increase in arrests over the last ten years. A child pornography conviction comes with...
What Does the Miranda Decision Mean for You?
You still have the right to remain silent, but a recent SCOTUS decision has removed one means of enforcing it. SCOTUS Says You Can’t Sue the Cops for Violating Your...
SCOTUS Issues Decision on Miranda Lawsuits
The ruling shielded police from the risk of paying money damages for failing to advise criminal suspects of their rights before obtaining statements later used against them in court. https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-supreme-court-protects-police-miranda-lawsuits-2022-06-23/