An OWI conviction is dreaded by all, as it is no secret it leads to consequences that include an inescapable social stigma, and possible jail time. Such convictions comprise news headlines we might view on our ...
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...
Read MoreResearch suggests that women abuse male partners almost as often as men abuse women. There are many reasons why domestic violence against men goes unreported, but one of the most common is that the man feels th...
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