With the existence of the Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry, anyone with internet access is able to conduct an easy search, in order to find a list of the registered sex offenders in their area. What does this hi...
Read MoreAn OWI conviction is dreaded because it leads to consequences that include social stigma and possible jail time. Such convictions sometimes include news articles and public records our colleagues and neighbors ...
Read MoreIn order to conduct a traffic stop, an officer must have “reasonable suspicion” that the individual operating the vehicle is intoxicated. According to the State of Wisconsin OWI Enforcement Manual, reasonab...
Read MoreYou may have heard that Wisconsin is the only state in which a first-time conviction for drunk driving is not a crime. That’s true—Wisconsin treats a first offense OWI as a forfeiture, meaning it does not r...
Read MoreYou’re shopping for a new shirt. While looking at the options in the store, you decide you need to use the restroom. Without thinking about it, you walk into the bathroom with the shirt tucked under your arm....
Read MoreNew legislation in Wisconsin creates stricter penalties for OWI offenders. According to a recent report, one bill would increase mandatory minimum sentences for repeat offenders. This means if someone gets conv...
Read MoreGetting charged with Operating While Intoxicated in Wisconsin can have terrible consequences for drivers of passenger vehicles. Not only do insurance premiums spike but people may lose their jobs based on their...
Read MoreControlling behavior describes a relationship where one person systematically dominates their partner. Over time, a victim of coercive control feels trapped through a series of tactics. According to Psychology ...
Read MoreIf you are a fan of television police dramas or true-crime podcasts, you may be able to recite the Miranda warning from memory. This advisement, mandated by a 1966 U.S. Supreme Court decision, be...
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