Madison Criminal Law Blog
Duties of your defense attorney
The law is complex. It is something the average person does not always understand. If you find yourself facing criminal charges, it is vital that you have legal representation. Your Wisconsin attorney may do many things to aid you as you go to court and navigate the...
Dealing with the loss of driving privileges due to DUI charges
When someone is stopped for allegedly driving drunk, a number of repercussions may be in store. These charges can take a significant toll on one's mental stability, causing them to be overwhelmed by negative emotions. Their reputation and even their career may be at...
Why should you hire an attorney for your felony case?
For many people convicted in the criminal justice system, hiring an attorney was not an option. They had to rely on a public defender, which is the attorney assigned by the court when you cannot pay for legal counsel on your own. While you certainly do need an...
DUI charges after a Halloween party
During any time of the year, drunk driving charges can wreck someone’s life. With that being said, the chances of someone being pulled over for driving under the influence may be especially high on certain occasions, such as Halloween. There are multiple reasons why...
Requirements for driving after an OWI/DUI conviction
When Wisconsin police officers file charges against you for operating while intoxicated, they must follow a specific protocol. This includes citing the behavior that caused them to pull you over, the visual or behavioral cues during the field sobriety tests or...
Current trends in Wisconsin traffic violations
Wisconsin law enforcement officials at the state and county levels recently released a report regarding the incidence of traffic violations throughout the state. Calculated from 2018 data, the report identifies the most common traffic violations in the state and how...
Would drug treatment serve you better than a prison sentence?
You have made some mistakes involving drugs while living in Wisconsin. While you want to make amends, you may not feel that going to prison is the best way for you to get the help you need as you repay your debt. The Pew Charitable Trusts explains how imprisonment...
Work release programs as alternatives to a prison sentence
Sometimes, criminal charges in Wisconsin result in convictions. Those convicted cannot always afford to lose their jobs or take time off work, even though they want to make amends for their mistakes. Learning more about work release programs could provide a viable...
Understanding assault and battery
If you are like most Wisconsin residents, you probably think that assault and battery is a term that refers to a single crime. This, however, is not the case. In point of fact, assault and battery constitute two separate, albeit similar, crimes. To convict you of...
Are you aware of alternatives to driving home drunk?
Maybe you do not set out to have too much to drink and drive on Wisconsin's roads intoxicated, but it happens...more than you may like. The next time you overindulge, you may have red and blue lights trailing behind you. Fix Auto USA offers a handful of alternatives...
