Invoking your right to remain silent
If 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 MoreRecording suggests wife may have falsely accused actor husband
Research 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...
Read MoreThe age of consent and statutory rape in Wisconsin
The topic of consent may be more common and better understood in recent years as the media and the #metoo movement have raised awareness about its importance. According to World Population Review, al...
Read MoreWhat is battery in Wisconsin?
In movies, fights amp up the drama and get everyone cheering. In real life, though, getting into a fight may cause you to receive a criminal conviction. Here is what the Wisconsin Legislature says about&n...
Read MoreState and federal sentencing guidelines
Someone facing criminal charges for a drug offense in Wisconsin may wonder how the judge determines what his or her sentence will be. The guidelines that the judge uses will depend on whether it is a fede...
Read MoreCan my ex-wife file domestic violence charges against me?
You may have thought your Wisconsin marriage over until your ex-wife files domestic violence charges against you. Unfortunately, your former spouse has court protection against you regarding domestic abuse as l...
Read MoreAre people falsely accused of domestic violence?
Nobody can dispute the fact that domestic violence exists, and it is a serious problem for countless victims across the country. However, as many Wisconsin residents are aware, there is always the possibility o...
Read MoreStatistics for domestic violence in Wisconsin
In 2014, the Twin Cities Pioneer Press reported that Wisconsin enacted three new laws related to domestic violence. The incident that allegedly sparked one of the proposed laws included the fatal shooting ...
Read MoreWhy do some accused falsely confess to crimes?
If you have ever been accused of committing a crime in Wisconsin, you know how difficult the situation can be. For many people, the stress can simply be too much and they forego their rights or speak before con...
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