Charged with Embezzlement in Wisconsin? Contact an experienced criminal attorney Embezzlement is a crime that most people have heard about, but may not fully understand. If you are charged with embezzlement in Wisconsin, you should take it seriously. It involves a breach of trust that you may have trouble regaining, even if ultimately you are found not guilty. Understanding the accusation and the potential penalties can help you avoid the worst potential consequences. Defining Embezzlement Embezzlement...

Will an OWI in Wisconsin threaten your CDL (Commercial Driver’s License)? For professional drivers, earning and maintaining a commercial driver’s licence, or CDL, is critical to being able to make a living. While most people need their driver’s license to get to and from work, as a professional driver you need it to do your job every day. If you get arrested and convicted of an OWI, then, you stand to disrupt or even lose your career. When Do You Need a CDL? If you...

Understanding First and Second-Degree Intentional Homicide Charges In Wisconsin Intentional homicide charges in Wisconsin will be classified in one of two categories, depending on the circumstances surrounding the death: first-degree intentional homicide or second-degree intentional homicide. Both are serious charges that require representation by a criminal defense attorney. Defining Intentional Homicide First-Degree Intentional Homicide. Under Wisconsin law, deaths that occur when...

Children sitting in the front seat are in danger of being hurt in a car accident Adults today may have fond memories of sitting in the front passenger seat as a child and playing with the car radio, but over the years, researchers have found that it is noticeably safer for smaller children to be in the back seat. Wisconsin’s requirements vary considerably by age and weight. Why Can’t Smaller Kids Be in the Front? A major issue for anyone sitting in front is the proliferation...

OWI charges and penalties escalate with minors in your vehicle In Wisconsin, being charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) carries significant consequences. If you are charged with an OWI with a child under 16 in the car with you, though, the penalties go up quickly. Any time you are arrested and charged with an OWI, especially if children are present, you need to contact an attorney to help with your legal defense. Not Just Drunk Driving OWI is much broader than...