Adams Law Group, llc

December 2012

But you’re a good person. Presenting character evidence to the court and jury in Wisconsin.

Often when a business professional is accused of a criminal offense, whether white collar or otherwise, the response is the same: “How could he do that.”  The accused is a good employee, family member, and a participant in the larger community.  The sentiment becomes “if only the court/jury could hear what a good person he …

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Effective Plea Negotiation in Wisconsin Criminal Cases

National studies indicate 95% of charged criminal cases result in some kind of negotiated settlement commonly known as a “plea bargain.”  The criminal justice system could not function if every defendant exercised their right to trial – there are simply not enough courtrooms, judges, jurors or prosecutors to try every case.  However, the government has …

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Seeking a diversion or deferred prosecution agreement for a Wisconsin drug offense

Individuals who have been arrested on drug-related offenses in Wisconsin may avail themselves to a “Diversion” or a “Deferred Prosecution Agreement” commonly known as a “DPA.” These agreements are ways that non-violent offenders can be funneled into substance abuse treatment and avoid the stigma of a criminal conviction. The Milwaukee County District Attorney’s office states …

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Business Offenses -fraud, embezzlement, upcoding- will be discovered

Business offenses such as embezzlement, fraudulent up-coding or over-billing, or misreporting of sales or income can be committed by high-level executives or lower-level staff members.  Whatever the position of the wrongdoer, their actions will most likely be discovered.  A person who may have commited a business offense must analyze their exposure to liability and make …

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Fight your Wisconsin marijuana possession charge

Wisconsin law enforcement and courts take drug offenses very seriously.  Those found guilty of these offenses can serve jail or even prison sentences.  For instance, check out the current penalties for possession of marijuana. However, just because you have been arrested and charged with a drug-related offense does not mean you will be found guilty.  …

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