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Wisconsin Drone Laws
Drones have recently made a huge impact on the country. What used to be reserved for the highest level of military intelligence can now be bought on Amazon for under $50. These flying menaces are now zipping across the skies all over the country. Wisconsin Drone Laws have been applied in Wisconsin state. While drones can…
Read MoreAlicia’s Law Creates Unexpected Controversy
Assembly Bill 666 (that’s really the name of the bill) more commonly known as “Alicia’s Law” was recently passed by state lawmakers. In short, this bill gives administrative subpoena power to the state Attorney General, and expands jailhouse strip searches. The bill focuses on subpoenas for internet records for those suspected of internet sex…
Read MoreMark it Zero!
Well you don’t see this everyday. A man in Spring Valley has been charged with a second-degree felony of recklessly endangering safety. This charge is pretty broad and there are lots of ways to get hit with it. However, this man has invited a new and exciting way to be charged. Ricky Thorne, the man…
Read MoreNude Baby Photos at the Center of Controversy
Taking photos of kids when they’re young and as they grow up is a parent’s greatest joy. From the time they’re born, most kids are carefully photographed at every semi-major life event. Most photos are concentrated during the first three or so years of the child’s life. It’s not uncommon for some of these photos…
Read MoreWisconsin Strip Search
As part of a large settlement deal involving multiple cases, Milwaukee city officials have proposed paying $5 million to 74 African-Americans who are suing the city for what they claim to be unlawful strip searches. These strip searches and body cavity searches were conducted by police officers looking for drugs. The city stated the proposed…
Read MoreThe Plight of Steven Avery
The movie and TV streaming service, Netflix, has forever changed our society. By crushing movie rental giant Blockbuster, going to a brick and mortar store to rent movies is now a thing of the past. Netflix has now even started to produce their own shows and movies, with hits like House of Cards and Orange…
Read MoreNew Internet Sex Crimes Bill
A bill has been introduced that would allow Wisconsin law enforcement to have more resources to fight internet sex crimes against children. The bill is called Alicia’s Law, named after a survivor of an abduction and sexual assault, Alicia Kozakiewicz, and is authored by Rep. Joel Kleefisch, R-Oconomowoc, and Sen. Van Wanggaard, R-Racine, and Attorney…
Read MoreWisconsin Bullying Laws Just Got Tougher
The sad truth is that in today’s school system, bullying in simply going to happen. It’s estimated that 1 in 4 students will be bullied at school. In 2010 a report found that there were three main reasons kids were being bullied: looks (55%), body shape (37%), and race (16%). In recent years there has…
Read MoreChanges Made to Wisconsin Alcohol Laws
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker recently signed bill 236, which put act 62 into law. This bill, commonly known as the “wine walk bill,” allows groups of businesses, that do not normally serve alcohol or food to their customers, to purchase wine and beer to serve to its customers during special events. During these special events…
Read MoreChanges in Wisconsin OWI Laws
Legislation has been introduced to the Wisconsin State Congress that would add some changes in Wisconsin OWI Laws. The proposed bill would bring harsher penalties for OWI repeat offenders. According to the Department of Transportation Wisconsin has the highest rate of drunk driving in the nation. Wisconsin also has some of the most lax laws…
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