Shoplifting is a criminal offense that people may not take as seriously as they should. Technically, any theft offense could lead to a criminal record and represents a violation of laws and social ethics. However, some people are dismissive about shoplifting crimes in...
Police officers who pull someone over on suspicion of impaired driving or who respond to crashes often look for any sign of intoxication. What someone says when interacting with police officers can add to the case against them. If someone admits to drinking or seems...
Some drugs are legal for any adult to possess and use. Over-the-counter medications include basic pain relievers and numerous cough and cold remedies. However, more powerful medications often require medical recommendations. There are also numerous substances that...
Getting caught with drugs is a bad situation all around. You could face prison, jail time, probation, court-ordered rehab, fines and other penalties. Even in the best-case scenario, the penalties can be costly and have a lasting impact on your life. The drug penalties...
Getting arrested for domestic violence is a potentially frightening and humiliating experience. All of your neighbors and family members might witness the police taking you away in handcuffs. After you spend the night in jail and get arraigned, you then face domestic...
Drivers who get pulled over for drunk driving in Wisconsin face numerous possible consequences. People might have to spend months on probation or even serve a jail sentence. They will likely need to pay fines and face the suspension of their driver's license. All of...
It can be easy to misjudge how much you have to drink when you are out with your friends. You may feel like you are ok to drive, but then, on the way home, there are lights in your rearview mirror. The time it takes the officer to get from their car to yours can feel...
Police officers, like any human being, can make mistakes. However, an officer’s mistake can result in an unfair conviction. To arrest someone for operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI), police officers must have a good reason to do so, as well as follow specific...
Being stopped by police officers in Wisconsin can be a stressful experience, where one wrong move or statement can result in serious consequences. A common occurrence is when drivers are pulled over on suspicion of OWI, but police also stop individuals for questioning...
Underage drinking in Wisconsin carries significant penalties in excess of just monetary fines. If police charge you or your child with any underage or juvenile alcohol offense, it’s possible that you or your child will receive a driver’s license suspension as well...
