Category Archives: Criminal Defense
Can I Still Drive? A Guide to Wisconsin Occupational Licenses
If you’ve been arrested for an OWI in Madison, or anywhere in Wisconsin, a potential consequence —besides jail—is likely the loss of your driver’s license. The good news? In Wisconsin, an OWI arrest doesn’t always mean you are unable to drive. Here is what you need to know about keeping your life on track with …
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Wisconsin’s Implied Consent Law: Driving is a Privilege, Not a Right.
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Accused of Domestic Violence in Madison? The Critical First 72 Hours
An accusation of domestic violence (domestic battery or domestic disorderly conduct) can turn your life upside down in a matter of minutes. In Wisconsin, law enforcement officers are often bound by mandatory arrest policies, meaning that if they are called to a domestic disturbance and see even minor evidence of physical harm, someone is going …
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What Should I do if I’m arrested in Madison, WI?
If you’ve been arrested and are accused of committing a crime you need a good criminal defense attorney. Our advice is to never answer questions from law enforcement without the advice of a defense lawyer. Here are some does and don’ts when arrested or if you are being asked to turn yourself in to the …
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Wisconsin Supreme Court: Don’t Let People Smoke Marijuana in Your Car.
You may not need a Wisconsin criminal defense lawyer (like us) to tell you what recent decision by the Wisconsin Supreme Court suggests: Don’t let other people smoke marijuana in your car! But we’ll explain it anyway. In State v. Moore, the Wisconsin Supreme Court held that police officers who detected the odor of marijuana …
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