Madison Criminal Attorney provides insights on battery charges When most people talk about “assault,” the crime they are really thinking about is battery. Assault refers to a threat that causes someone fear of harm. Battery, under Wisconsin law, is how we define an act that causes harm. But the seriousness of the charge, and the penalties you face, depend on how much harm you cause, and how much you mean to cause. The greater the harm, the worse the consequences you face. Misdemeanor...

Wisconsin OWI laws – was there Probable Cause to Arrest you? The term “probable cause” is one you’ve likely heard several times in your life, but it can be a vague concept until you find yourself faced with charges related to operating while intoxicated, or OWI. The purpose of probable cause is to ensure that an officer’s investigation of you is justified and not the result of a hunch or random suspicion. The legal requirements surrounding probable cause can help...