Criminal Defense Archives - Stroud, Willink & Howard Criminal Defense Group LLC

What Is a Petit Jury?

Sometimes your case can be heard by a petit jury. A petit jury hears the evidence and gives a verdict just as a grand jury does; there are just fewer people. Our attorneys have experience defending clients in f...

OWI vs. DUI

If you are like many others, you have questioned if there is a difference between an OWI and a DUI. These terms generally mean the same thing and can be used interchangeably. For example, Wisconsin uses OWI (op...

Current Wisconsin Marijuana Laws

Laws are constantly changing throughout America. So, what is the latest on Wisconsin marijuana laws? Continue reading to find out. Is It Legal? Marijuana is still illegal for recreational use in Wisconsin. The...

Public Defender vs. Private Attorney: Pros and Cons

If you are facing a criminal charge, you likely have two options regarding an attorney. Either you can hire a private attorney, or you will be assigned a public defender. Choosing a proven defense lawyer can ma...

Lifetime Revocation of Wisconsin Driver’s License

Wisconsin’s lifetime revocation law strengthens penalties for those who choose to jeopardize the safety of others by repeatedly driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Having a driver’s license pe...

The Abolishment of Wisconsin’s Death Penalty

Do you know about the case that contributed to the abolition of Wisconsin’s death penalty? John McCaffary was sentenced to death for the murder of his wife on family property. About 3,000 people came to w...

Civil Case vs. Criminal Case: What’s the Difference?

A civil case is one that involves an illegal action made towards an individual or corporation. An example would be an employee discrimination case. A criminal case is one that affects society and results in pen...

Your Choice of Defense Lawyer Makes a Difference

It is common for people to look up the sentencing guidelines for an accused crime and assume that a guilty verdict will result in that exact sentence. However, the reality is that many factors determine the eve...

How an Attorney Defends Against a OWI

Surprisingly, there are many ways that an attorney can fight for your defense in an OWI case. Depending on your circumstance, some ways of defense may be more appropriate than others. An experienced OWI defense...