Posted:
August 20th, 2013
Records kept by law enforcement agencies are a key resource for attorneys and private individuals seeking information on third parties. Wisconsin law mandates that these records are obtainable through a simple “open records request” from the agency. In Milwaukee, you […]
Posted:
August 19th, 2013
Tags:
Criminal Defense, self defense
This morning, Andy Kochanski, owner of the historic Kochanski’s Concertina Beer Hall, and his attorney Daniel Morgan Adams, met with the Milwaukee County District Attorneys Office who quickly reaffirmed Mr. Kochanski’s justified and appropriate use of his firearm in self-defense. Mr. […]
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June 27th, 2013
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Criminal Defense, criminal record, drunk driving, DUI, mitigation arguments, OWI, plea bargaining, sentencing arguments
A recent policy change at the Milwaukee County House of Corrections has led to the re-introduction of “electronic monitoring” for those convicted of OWI or other misdemeanor offenses. Electronic monitoring, sometimes called “the bracelet” allows non-violent offenders to serve their […]
Posted:
May 14th, 2013
Tags:
circumstantial evidence, Criminal Defense, felon in possession of a firearm
Wisconsin law enforcement and courts take firearm offenses such as “Felon in Possession of a Firearm” and “Carrying a Concealed Weapon” very seriously. Those found guilty of these offenses can serve jail or even prison sentences. For instance, in Milwaukee […]
Posted:
May 14th, 2013
Tags:
circumstantial evidence, Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, White Collar Defense, Wisconsin Evidence
Wisconsin does not have a law titled “embezzlement,” however what most people believe to be embezzlement – the theft of money or property by an employee is clearly delineated in the Wisconsin statutes – section 943.20(1)(b). This section makes it […]
