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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]