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Month: July 2018

Why juvenile delinquency charges need to be taken seriously

A Juvenile Delinquency Charge can have long-lasting impact It’s easy to dismiss a juvenile delinquency charge as something that won’t stay on your “permanent record” and that won’t result in long-term legal punishment. But the truth is that a juvenile delinquency charge can have very long-term effects on a person’s life outside the legal system. The juvenile may not end up with a long sentence, but research now shows that even a short stay in a juvenile...

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The Consequences of Texting While Driving

Charged with Inattentive Driving for Texting while Driving? Phones with texting capability are ubiquitous, and having one hand on the steering wheel and one on the phone (or worse, knees on the steering wheel and both hands on the phone) seems almost natural now for many people. But in Wisconsin, it’s illegal to text and drive. State law permits cell phone use while driving only in certain circumstances, and state legislators constantly look for ways to make the existing legal consequences...

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The Legality of OWI Traffic Stops and Searches in Wisconsin

Illegal Traffic Searches in Wisconsin | Know your rights If you are stopped for a suspected OWI in Wisconsin, the police may search you or your vehicle. But depending on the circumstances, you may be able to argue that the search or even the stop itself was illegal. Understanding your rights can mean the difference between a conviction for OWI or other offenses, or being able to get the case thrown out. Does the Officer Have Probable Cause? Before a police officer can search you or your...

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Uber Auto Accident Claims continue to climb

Contact a Personal Injury Attorney if you’ve been involved in an Uber Auto Accident Uber and other ride-sharing services have grown at incredible rates in recent years. In fact, Uber reports having 40 million monthly riders. But with the increased traffic, more accidents for people using the service are inevitable. If you have been injured in an accident with an Uber driver–whether driving you or hitting the car you are in–you may be entitled to compensation. Uber’s...

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Personal Injury Attorney Fees – contingent fee basis

Madison Personal Injury cases handled on a contingency fee basis If you have been injured in or around Madison, Wisconsin, you should contact an attorney to help you get compensation for your damages. While most people understand this on some level, they may worry about the ability to pay for an attorney. If you are worried about the cost of legal services, you may benefit from a contingent fee arrangement. This removes much of the burden of paying and can help you gain access to the civil...

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