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New Data Reveals High Rate of Substance Abuse Crimes in Wisconsin
Federal health officials recently released the results of their studies on substance abuse in 2014. These are some of the statistics they uncovered about American citizens: Around 53% of Americans 12 and older use alcohol Over 10% use illegal drugs More than 21 million are dependent or impaired by drugs or alcohol Over 139 million…
Read MoreLaws Aim to Prevent Prescription Painkiller Overdoses in Wisconsin
Unfortunately, the number of prescription painkiller overdoses in Wisconsin (such as hydrocodone and oxycodone), even surpassing the number of deaths related to street drugs. And many of these deaths could have been prevented had witnesses not feared for the legal ramifications their own drug abuse would have warranted. The State of Wisconsin is taking measures…
Read MoreWisconsin Sentence Reduction: File a Motion or Appeal?
When an individual is sentenced to time in prison, it’s only natural to explore every option that will get his or her sentence reduced. In Wisconsin, the two options are to file an appeal or to exercise Wisconsin Statute 973.19(1)(a) and request a sentence modification. The latter option, Wis. Stat.§ 973.19(1)(a), can be much quicker…
Read MoreCriminal Intent Plays Crucial Role in Wisconsin Child Pornography Cases
In an online world full of click-bait, it’s easy for curiosity to lead people to unwanted places. You could open an email or visit a web page that may seem innocent, but is actually linked to child pornography. While it may seem like a simple solution to delete the unwanted files from your computer, the…
Read MoreDisorderly Conduct or Strangulation in Wisconsin
If you’ve been accused of disorderly conduct or strangulation in Wisconsin, it’s crucial to obtain experienced representation, especially if it’s your first offense. Skilled criminal defense attorneys know every available option for your unique circumstances and can guide you to the best possible outcome for your case. At Huppertz & Powers, S.C., our Waukesha disorderly…
Read MoreIllegal Uses of a Concealed Carry License in Wisconsin
According to Wisconsin statute 946.71, there are several ways individuals can use a Concealed Carry Weapon license (CCW) in an unlawful manner. To law enforcement officers, this refers to licenses issued under s. 175.60 (2) or (9r). If your license has been revoked, suspended or fraudulently altered – or if it’s a fake altogether –…
Read MoreFacing a Denied Appeal in Wisconsin? We Can Help.
You’ve extended your case with an appeal, but that appeal has been denied. Does that mean your case is over? Not necessarily. If you’re facing a denied appeal in Wisconsin, there are multiple avenues you can explore at this point, depending on your unique circumstances. You can file a motion for reconsideration with the Court…
Read MoreCriminal Record Expungement in Wisconsin
Criminal records of any kind can affect your credibility when applying for work, housing, and other things. Like many states, Wisconsin will expunge or seal an individual’s records from the public eye (the terms are synonymous these days), but their rules are stricter than many other states. Still, expunging your record is a good option…
Read MoreFoodShare Fraud in Wisconsin
Here in Wisconsin, our extension of the USDA’s SNAP program is called FoodShare. Did you know it’s considered an act of fraud to sell food stamps with potentially hefty consequences for doing so? If people have enough groceries, it’s logical they would try to liquidate their food stamps to meet other financial needs. And…
Read MoreThe Federal Habeas Corpus Petition
For prisoners who have exhausted all of the State of Wisconsin’s options, there may be a last resort. Those who believe their sentence is a violation of federal law can file a petition for a writ of federal habeas corpus if there are grounds for it. This can only be filed if the prisoner has…
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