Criminal Defense Attorney Madison WI provides these tips if you are pulled over for OWI in Wisconsin
Being pulled over by police never feels comfortable. If you have been pulled over for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI), it can be downright scary. The consequences for a conviction are severe, and can affect you for years to come. You can help yourself even before finding a criminal defense attorney Madison WI by following some basic guidelines.
Pull Over Carefully: You...
How to Compare Madison Law Firms
Written by Mark Eisenberg on . Posted in Blog, Criminal Defense.
Madison Law Firms – make your choice count
All lawyers and all law firms are not created equal. When you are injured or need criminal defense assistance, you should take the time to look at what the different Madison law firms have to offer. Your legal circumstances may differ from someone else’s, so you need to make sure that you are getting not only an excellent lawyer, but the right representation for your own needs.
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Eisenberg Law Madison Attorneys Explain Probable Cause
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Madison Attorneys Explain Probable Cause For Drug Possession Arrests
Most convictions for drug possession or drug trafficking come about due to a police officer’s search and seizure efforts. One key factor in these cases is whether or not the officer had “probable cause” to conduct the search in the first place. Under U.S. law, an officer can only conduct such searches if they have good reason to believe drugs are present. Otherwise, they are in violation of the U.S. Constitutional...
Drunk Driving – Criminal Defense Lawyers Can Help
Written by Mark Eisenberg on . Posted in Blog, Criminal Defense.
Caught Drunk Driving? Criminal Defense Lawyers Can Help
The state of Wisconsin has the highest drunk driving rates in the nation. In 2010 for example, there were over 44,000 cases of people driving under the influence of alcohol. The legal blood alcohol content (BAC) is .08 but decreases to .02 for the fourth offense or greater. If you are caught with a BAC above this amount, you can count on some pretty serious consequences.
In Wisconsin if you are caught driving under the influence, you...
What is Disorderly Conduct?
Written by Steve Eisenberg on . Posted in Blog, Criminal Defense.
As criminal attorneys in Wisconsin, we represent people accused of felonies and misdemeanors. In this state, disorderly conduct is a minor criminal charge, but a conviction may impact your permanent record, ability to get a job, custody cases, and the ability to rent an apartment or a home. A conviction may also make it illegal for you to possess guns. This makes it important to protect yourself against these charges and a potential conviction.
Disorderly Conduct is a Class B Misdemeanor...