Facing a No Contact Order in Wisconsin?
When an individual receives a No Contact Order in Wisconsin, he or she isn’t allowed any form of contact with another person—usually the alleged victim, a witness to the incident or loved ones of those people. No-contact orders are typically the condition of a bond or bail, and they aren’t the same thing as a […]
Factors that Contributes to Juvenile Delinquency | Huppertz & Powers
In most states, the laws specify that anyone under the age of 18 is considered a juvenile. In many states, the law continues to state that anyone under the age of 12 is considered a child. With this in mind, the legal system has determined that anyone under the age of 18 the commits a […]
Criminal Traffic Offenses | Traffic Felonies and Misdemeanors: Overview
Criminal traffic violation are usually categorized into three sections: infractions, misdemeanors and felonies. Infractions Criminal Traffic Offenses Infractions are the most common type of traffic violation and generally results in a person being issued a traffic fine (ticket) which they must pay. Some of these infractions may cause points to be placed against the […]
Switchblade Laws Got Switched | Wisconsin Knife Laws
Now, this new law doesn’t mean anyone can walk down the street waving a knife around and get away with it. There are still some limits on carrying a knife according to Wisconsin Knife Laws and it’s important to know what you can and can’t do. To set the record straight, here’s a list […]
House Arrest and Electronic Monitoring in Wisconsin
House Arrest and Electronic Monitoring in Wisconsin House Arrest and Electronic Monitoring in Wisconsin : It seems house arrest is a common occurrence in television and movies, but who is really eligible for it as an alternative to jail time? That depends on the county sheriff’s decision – when sentencing an individual to jail time, […]
Slender Man Case: Waukesha Teen Who Stabbed Classmate Sentenced to 40 years at Mental Hospital
It was a case that absolutely stunned the world. Two Waukesha County girls lured another 12 year old girl into the woods and tried to kill her. One of the girls stabbed the victim 19 times while the other one cheered her on. The attempted murder was done in the name of Slender Man. […]
Operating After Revocation Charges in Wisconsin | Driving After Revocation
Operating After Revocation Charges in Wisconsin: If you are caught driving after revocation after your license has been revoked due to DUI or OWI, you may face charges of Operating After Revocation (OAR) in Wisconsin, not to be confused with Operating. After Suspension, which is a lesser offense, Operating After Revocation in Wisconsin is a misdemeanor criminal […]
Wisconsin Theft Laws
In Wisconsin, there is a long list of ways to commit theft. To go along with this long list of violations, there’s also a long list of penalties for the various levels of severity. Because Wisconsin theft laws are so thorough it can be hard to know which category a theft crime might fall into. […]
Post-Conviction relief process: How does the Process Work?
Being convicted of a crime does not necessarily mean that your case is over. There are many conditions surrounding a conviction that may give your post-conviction relief attorney reason to believe that you should file for post-conviction and know about post-conviction relief process and appeals relief or even a federal Writ of Habeas Corpus. In some cases, […]
Internet Crime: Proving Copyright Infringement
Many people believe that when something is posted on the Internet it is available for all people to use as they see fit. While it is true that information, graphics, music, videos and similar information is placed on the Internet for other people to view and enjoy, it is not “free to use.” You may […]
