Monthly Archives: April 2016

To prove a specific crime occurred, the State of Wisconsin must prove all “elements of the crime” beyond a reasonable doubt. For instance, to prove a Carrying a Concealed Weapon offense, the State must show three elements: 1. The defendant went […]

The past year has been marked by several big wins. We are not resting on our laurels, however. 2019 promises to be full of new victories and professional accomplishments.

On November 1, 2018 Attorney Dan Adams spoke at the first ever National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys (NACDL) conference focusing on Overdose Death Homicides, often called “Len Bias Homicides.” Adams was one of only four attorneys to present at […]

Under a few, limited circumstances someone may be found “not guilty” under Wisconsin law even if they undoubtedly committed the crime. Wisconsin’s criminal code codifies a few of these limited circumstances including: self-defense, not guilty by reason of mental disease […]

Last Tuesday, I had a relatively straight-forward case set for jury trial in Waukesha County Circuit Court. My client was accused of Battery and Disorderly Conduct, as Domestic Violence offenses. The evidence was limited, as domestic violence cases often are, […]