Racine Criminal Defense Blog

If you suffer from chronic pain or another adverse health condition, you may be thankful for prescription drugs. Wisconsin doctors and others throughout the nation often prescribe narcotics to help alleviate pain or other medications to treat numerous types of ailments that might otherwise impede a person's ability to function or enjoy life.

The problem is the highly addictive nature of many prescription drugs. No one is immune from possible addiction when taking such drugs and those who tend have addictive personalities may be more at risk than others are. Misusing prescription drugs can lead to substance abuse as well as serious legal problems.

The idea of potentially facing serious consequences due to having criminal charges brought against you may immediately send you into an anxious frenzy. Throughout your life, you may have always tried to walk the straight-and-narrow path, but of course, everyone makes mistakes, often when they do not realize it. If an officer believes you consumed too much alcohol before driving, you could end up facing allegations of DUI.

Many factors can play important parts in DUI situations. From your blood-alcohol level to police actions, even the smallest details could impact the outcomes of your case. Additionally, even if the DUI charges seem unexpected because you did not feel intoxicated, you still need to focus on defending against the allegations.

Has someone told you marijuana is now legal in Wisconsin? If so, unless you're already armed with the facts, this type of misguided statement could land you in a lot to trouble with the law. Currently, seven states, plus the District of Columbia, have passed laws regarding recreationally smoking marijuana. Wisconsin is not one of these states. Also, at the federal level, all possession, manufacturing, selling, delivering and use of marijuana remains illegal, which can lead to confusion in individual states where laws conflict.

You or one of your family members may suffer from a health condition where marijuana is said to have a beneficial effect to relieve symptoms. There are ample study reports available that show evidence of symptom relief and other positive results regarding those who use the drug medicinally. However, since state regulations are rapidly changing and federal laws contradict many state laws, it's best to seek clarification first rather than risk criminal charges later.

Drunk driving charges come with serious penalties that can both inconvenience you and impact your finances. One of the most inconvenient of OWI and DUI penalties in Wisconsin is the loss of driving privileges. The ability to drive directly impacts your ability to work, transport your kids and perhaps continue with your education.

If you lost your license as the result of drunk driving, you may be qualified to seek an occupational license. This provision will allow you to drive yourself to certain places, but comes with significant restrictions. This type of license limits when you can drive, where you can go and even what type of vehicle you can drive.