Author: Mark Eisenberg

If you are arrested and convicted of a crime, you sometimes receive probation as part or all of your sentence. You should not confuse probation with freedom, though. If you violate the terms of probation, you may be taken into custody. This is called a probation hold. What Is a Probation Hold? A probation hold comes when you violate the terms of your probation. Depending on the circumstances, it may mean you need to report to jail, or you may be taken into custody where you are. In Wisconsin...

Drug Charges Hinge on the Legality of Police Actions Did you know that drug charges hinge on the legality of police actions, even if you are caught with narcotics in your possession? If police don’t follow proper protocol, charges can be dismissed, which is one good reason why you should always contact a criminal defense attorney if you are charged with a drug crime, however hopeless you think your situation may be. Police Stops and Probable Cause One of the very first questions...

The phrase used in Wisconsin for driving under the influence of a substance is Operating While Intoxicated (OWI), and it’s a serious charge that could end your driving days, at least for a while. For the most part, challenging OWI charges involves trying to get a more lenient sentence. Yet it is possible to have the Wisconsin OWI charges dismissed entirely through a few strategies. Audio and Video Recordings Show What Happened Did the officer who arrested you say you were slurring...

Many crime investigations are obvious. A robbery, assault, or other criminal act leaves little doubt as to why police officers are looking into people around the scene. The questions will be clear and the reasons for them clearer. With white collar crime, though, you may not know. You get a call from an investigator about purchases or other transactions, and it may seem like you are just talking about ordinary business dealings. Invariably, though, this is part of a criminal investigation...

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, bringing to light and raising awareness of sexual violence against both women and men. Raising awareness and broaching discussions about the issue is the best way to help individuals and couples understand what a healthy relationship looks like and what actions could be seen as red flags. How the Accused Could be a Victim Although most of our awareness and discussions about sexual violence focus on the victim, the accused may be a victim as well....