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Wisconsin Domestic Violence Conviction Gun Ban Approved

In the fall out of last month’s Supreme Court ruling on gun rights, gun right advocates are watching all related cases closely to see just how much of an impact the case has. A recent case out of Wisconsin has held a weapons restriction on domestic violence offenders to be okay. read more

This entry was posted on Friday, July 16th, 2010 at 5:51 pm and is filed under criminal law. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

Milwaukee Police Rarely Use Force, Study Finds

According to a study released this week, Milwaukee police use force less often than many people might think. The Journal Sentinel places that rate at just 1.07% of arrests despite, what the paper states, are misconceptions and myths among the public. read more

This entry was posted on Tuesday, June 15th, 2010 at 4:41 pm and is filed under criminal law. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

Former Green Bay Swim Club President Facing Embezzlement Charges

A 36 year old Green Bay woman is facing serious charges from her former employer. Once employed as the President of the Green Bay Swim Club, she is now accused of stealing $30,000 from the club. She is currently in jail on other charges. read more

This entry was posted on Thursday, May 27th, 2010 at 6:31 pm and is filed under criminal law. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

Madison Police Take to Texting

With so many states passing texting while driving laws, it’s refreshing to see another body of law enforcement using the texting phenomena to improve community relations and ease of communication. Madison Police Department will allow text messages to be received regarding potential crimes and those under investigation. read more

This entry was posted on Monday, May 24th, 2010 at 4:42 pm and is filed under criminal law. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

Crime Rates Down In Milwaukee

Despite some people within the communities arguing to the contrary, recent reports state crime in the city has seen a fairly significant decrease in the past year. Violent crime, in particular, is reportedly down 40.2% from last year at this time. According to the Journal Sentinel, this is the 9th consecutive quarter that the city has seen a drop in overall crime. read more

This entry was posted on Monday, May 3rd, 2010 at 5:00 pm and is filed under criminal law. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

Wisconsin Man Appeals Ruling on Confession In Attempted Sex Assault Case

A Whitefish Bay man faces charges of attempted sexual assault and false imprisonment after he made advances and blocked the exit of a neighbor at his vacation home in May of 2008. Although he allegedly confessed to the crimes, he is seeking to have his confession thrown out through the appeals process, which has taken him as far as the state Supreme Court. read more

This entry was posted on Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010 at 6:21 pm and is filed under criminal law. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

Local Milwaukee Lawyer Challenges Shackling of Non-Violent Defendants

If you are taken before the court in Milwaukee County for an intake hearing, you will be shackled. Regardless of the criminal offense, or if there is any serious danger or safety threat in the courtroom, this is a standard practice. read more

This entry was posted on Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 at 8:51 pm and is filed under criminal law. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

Deferred Prosecution Gets Bad Rap in Milwaukee

You’ve heard the saying “One bad apple spoils the whole bunch.” Well there might be more than one apple in this story but these few cases of deferred prosecution are leaving a bad taste I the mouths of many Milwaukeeans. read more

This entry was posted on Tuesday, January 19th, 2010 at 4:35 pm and is filed under criminal law. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

Wisconsin State Rep. Arrested for Fifth DUI

Wisconsin State Representative Jeff Wood is facing charges on his fifth arrest for OWI and several are calling for his resignation. read more

This entry was posted on Friday, November 27th, 2009 at 4:34 pm and is filed under owi. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

Milwaukee Cocaine Dealer Sentenced

After an extensive investigation, a Milwaukee cocaine dealer was plead guilty to felony criminal drug charges.  read more

This entry was posted on Thursday, October 22nd, 2009 at 6:32 pm and is filed under drugs. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

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