President Joe Biden Signs Executive Action Ordering Justice Department to Halt Reliance on Private Prison Contracts
President Biden has ordered an end to the Justice Department’s reliance on private prison contracts, in an aim to advance racial equity. The order exists as one of the multiple...
Marijuana Laws and Penalties in Wisconsin
The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws lists marijuana related laws and penalties in Wisconsin. The simple possession of marijuana in Wisconsin is considered a misdemeanor. Any subsequent...
A Jail or Prison Sentence Could Prove Dangerous Amid COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact United States prisons and jails in startling numbers. Infection rates among incarcerated individuals are three times the national average. Death rates among incarcerated individuals...
Attorney Cole Ruby Attains a Perfect 10.0 Score from AVVO
Avvo is a leading source providing reviews, ratings and records of discipline for lawyers in each state. Each lawyer’s profile is assigned a rating on a scale from 1-10, with...
First Degree Intentional Homicide in Wisconsin
The most serious homicide offense in Wisconsin is first-degree intentional homicide. It is considered a Class A felony and carries a sentence of life in prison. Second-degree intentional homicide is...