Before you accept an injury settlement, talk to the bicycle accident injury attorneys at ELO
In Wisconsin, bicycling provides exercise and open-air enjoyment for thousands of people every year. Unfortunately, a bicycle also provides much less protection than a vehicle. If you encounter a careless driver, you might find yourself in danger. Still, you have as much right to be out on a bicycle as anyone else has to be in a car. When a driver or someone else causes an accident with you on your...
Bail Conditions and No-Contact Orders – what you need to know
Written by Mark Eisenberg on . Posted in Blog, Criminal Defense.
Understand your bail conditions, especially a no contact order
When people are arrested and post bail, they often think of the bail as offering freedom. But this is not necessarily true. If you are arrested for some crimes, including domestic violence or some drug charges, you may have conditions posted on your bail. One of the most common are no contact orders, which limits how close you can be to certain people after you post bail.
Violating a no-contact order brings its own penalties...
Wisconsin's new 4th OWI law – what you should know
Written by Mark Eisenberg on . Posted in Blog, Criminal Defense.
Arrested for 4th OWI in Wisconsin? Here’s what you should know
As of January 1, 2017, Wisconsin OWI law has changed for a fourth offense. If you have been convicted of three offenses, no matter when in your life they occurred, a fourth offense counts as a felony. The penalties for felony OWI charges are steeper, and the impact on your life going forward can be severe.
If you are arrested for a fourth offense OWI, then, you need strong, experienced legal representation to protect...
Best Criminal Defense Lawyer In Madison WI
Written by Mark Eisenberg on . Posted in Blog, Criminal Defense.
3 Must-Have Qualifications Of The Best Criminal Defense Lawyer In Madison, Wisconsin
When faced with criminal charges in Madison, one of the first things you’ll need to do is find a criminal defense attorney. But not just any criminal defense attorney will do; after all, you are fighting for your reputation, your freedom, and an outcome that will affect the rest of your life. You want to find the best criminal defense lawyer in Madison, Wisconsin.
The trouble is, there are so many...
What makes a Wisconsin juvenile crimes court different than adult court?
Written by Mark Eisenberg on . Posted in Blog, Criminal Defense.
A Wisconsin Juvenile Crimes Court may provide leniency
Hearing that your child has to attend a Wisconsin juvenile crimes court is not pleasant news. However, it does not have to be bad news, either. A juvenile crimes court is set up specifically to help guide the juvenile involved. There can be punishment, but the system treats a juvenile crime in a much different manner than an adult crime.
When a minor is accused of a crime, the subsequent hearing and punishment, if appropriate, usually...