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Working with a Wisconsin Department of Corrections Agent
Today we will be continuing our series on Probation, Parole and Extended Supervision in Wisconsin, answering some frequently asked questions about working with a Department of Corrections Agent, to whom we’ll simply refer to as your agent in this article. How often and where will I meet with my agent? The frequency you will see…
Read MoreConsequences of Drunk Driving in Wisconsin
Wisconsin is among the states that rate the highest in drunk driving. In fact, more than 33,000 people were convicted for drunk driving offenses in the state in 2012. According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, alcohol-related crashes have killed 223 people and injured almost 3,000 in the same year, accounting for approximately 36% of…
Read MoreWhen Cops Plant Drug Evidence
It’s distressing enough to be arrested and made to spend time in jail over drug possession charges, and even more so if a person is completely innocent of them. TheFreeThought.com recently published an interview with a law enforcement officer from Florida (whose identity was withheld), who confessed to planting drug evidence and fabricating drug charges…
Read MoreProbation, Parole or Extended Supervision in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Probation and Parole: Over the next few weeks, we are going to be providing information that will apply to you if a judge has placed you on probation, parole or extended supervision in Wisconsin. This means you may complete your sentence outside of a correctional facility, instead of under the supervision of a Department of…
Read MoreDisorderly Conduct Crimes in Wisconsin
Chapter 947 of the state statutes says regarding disorderly conduct crimes in Wisconsin: “Whoever, in a public or private place, engages in violent, abusive, indecent, profane, boisterous, unreasonably loud or otherwise disorderly conduct under circumstances in which the conduct tends to cause or provoke a disturbance is guilty of a Class B misdemeanor.” The chapter…
Read MoreCell Phone Searches for Suspected Criminals
Did you know that, according to a Supreme Court ruling made a few months ago, there must be a warrant issued before a law enforcement agent can search your cell phone or electronic device? These days, cell phones and other personal electronic devices can be a vital part of an individual’s life, the primary form…
Read MoreAfterward: Expert Waukesha Lawyers Help with Appeals and Expungements
When a trial is over and you’ve been convicted of a crime, it can be easy to despair and think that your future is bleak—but all is not lost. Hiring skilled Waukesha lawyers like those from the firm of Huppertz & Powers, S.C. can help you appeal your case to overturn your conviction. Though filing…
Read MoreThe Risks of Selling Imitation Drugs in Wisconsin
If an individual is selling imitation drugs in Southeastern Wisconsin – substances passed off as illegal drugs – he or she not only risks conviction, but retribution from those who have paid money for this scam. This happens more often than you’d think. People sell imitation drugs to gain a higher profit, as a substitute…
Read MoreA Skilled Waukesha Attorney Can Help Defend Against an OWI Conviction
In Wisconsin, an Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) charge is not something that can be taken lightly. Even if there is jail time for a first offense, you’ll still have to pay a fine that could reach up to $300 and have your license suspended from six to nine months. That’s just the tip of the…
Read MoreWisconsin Protective Order Defense
If you’ve been served with a protective order (also called a restraining order) or if a temporary protective order has been issued against you, there’s important information you need to know and steps you need to take immediately. This court order prohibits all contact between the petitioner who filed the protective order and you, who…
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