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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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Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia Charges In WI

Fighting A Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia Charge The creativity of drug users is impressive. Non-users would be surprised to see the number and variety of common household objects that become drug paraphernalia in the hands of an addict. From a legal perspective, drug paraphernalia can be anything that is used to smoke or ingest a controlled substance…a soda can, a plastic baggie, a wrapper. Possession of drug paraphernalia is a crime in Wisconsin. A conviction can include fines of...

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5 Things to Know When Choosing a Felony Attorney in Wisconsin

When faced with felony charges in Wisconsin, know what makes a good felony attorney Felonies are serious, and when you go to choose a felony attorney to represent you in court, you must choose wisely. Interviewing the attorney is recommended so that you find someone with whom you get along professionally. Choosing the wrong attorney, even if the attorney seems skilled at first, potentially affects your chances of a successful court outcome. What Experience Does the Attorney Have in the...

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