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
U.S. Supreme Court Protects Law Enforcement from Miranda Right Lawsuits
Have you heard the new ruling regarding your Miranda Rights? On June 23, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court made a decision that would protect law enforcement officials from lawsuits resulting...
Fighting for the Wrongfully Convicted
You may think that wrongful conviction is more of a myth than it is true, but that is sadly not the case. Over 2,800 people in America have been wrongfully...
Fentanyl Test Strips No Longer Paraphernalia Under Wisconsin Law
It is now legal in Wisconsin to test drugs for Fentanyl. This was previously only something that law enforcement agencies were allowed to do, since fentanyl testing strips were considered...
Making Sense of Homicide Terms Under Wisconsin Law
Terms like homicide, manslaughter and murder get thrown around far too often from the mouths of uninformed sources. It’s easy to lose track of the fact that these terms have...
What is the Penalty for Heroin Possession?
Heroin is a Schedule I controlled narcotic and possession is a felony offense in Wisconsin. Possible consequences for a first-time possession conviction is a fine of up to $10,000 and...
Legal Marijuana Can Still Cause You Trouble
It is easier than ever to find legal marijuana in the United States. With states such as Illinois, Colorado, California, and Washington legalizing the use of recreational marijuana, adults can...
Is Being a Sex Trafficking Victim a Defense?
We await a decision by the Wisconsin Supreme Court on the validity of the arguments put forth by Chrystul Kizer’s legal representatives. She was 17 when she shot her alleged...
How Long Does a Felony Stay on Your Record?
Your best bet is to make sure you have an experienced criminal defense attorney and avoid a conviction in the first place. If you have a conviction on your record,...
How Can You Avoid a Wrongful Conviction?
Don’t think it can happen to you? Think again. The best way to avoid a wrongful conviction is to have a skilled criminal defense lawyer on your side. Avoid a...