Legal Updates

In a recent unpublished opinion[1], the Wisconsin Supreme Court reminds us of the State’s right to use uncharged and unproven conduct in their sentencing arguments.  The opinion highlights the need for defense attorneys to: 1. Be precise when negotiating a […]

Last month in State v. Meinhardt,Wisconsin’s Second District Court of Appeals articulated the standard for a defendant to expunge a criminal conviction.  The decision contains no surprises as Wisconsin’s recently expanded expungement statute, § 973.015(1)(a), is relatively clear. Defendants seeking […]