No-Contact Requirement
Are you aware of the no-contact requirement? If you are arrested for domestic abuse, a 72 hour no-contact requirement goes into place. For 72 hours, you are not allowed to...
First-Time Possession of Heroin Conviction in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, what is the penalty for a first-time possession of heroin conviction? Heroin is a Schedule I controlled narcotic. If charged with first-time heroin possession, it is considered a...
Felony Murder in Wisconsin
What is “felony murder” in Wisconsin? Wisconsin law defines felony murder as causing death to another individual while committing a felony. You can be charged with felony murder regardless of...
Second Degree Sexual Assault in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, second degree sexual assault is a Class C felony. The state must prove the following, beyond a reasonable doubt: 1) The defendant had sexual contact with another person...
First Degree Sexual Assault in Wisconsin
According to Section 940.225(1) of the Wisconsin Statutes the following circumstances must be present to prove first degree sexual assault: “Has sexual contact or sexual intercourse with another person without...
Avoid a Wrongful Conviction with the Aid of an Attorney
Top prosecutors have determined that a Kansas City man who was convicted of triple murder in 1978 is innocent. He has been in prison for more than 40 years. View...
First-Degree Reckless Homicide in Wisconsin
Section 940.02(1) of the Wisconsin Statutes details “first-degree reckless homicide”. If convicted of this charge in Wisconsin, you could be sentenced to 60 years in prison. If mitigating circumstances are...
Will Marijuana Be Legalized in Wisconsin?
Governor Tony Evers has proposed sweeping changes to the Wisconsin criminal justice system. This proposal includes the legalization of marijuana and changes to the penalties associated with marijuana-related crimes. The...
Why You Need an Attorney in the Face of a Sex Crime Charge
If you are charged with a sex crime, seeking the aid of an experienced criminal defense attorney is crucial. If convicted, you will be required to register as a sex...
“Criminal Appeal” Defined
Wrongful convictions are an unfortunate and far-too-common occurrence in the criminal justice system. The police, prosecutors, judges, and even defense attorneys can commit errors that violate your rights, ruin your...