Are You Out of Luck After a Hit and Run?
No. Wisconsin insurance policies must include uninsured motorist coverage that provide compensation for just this type of situation.
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Are You a Law Abiding Citizen?
With so many federal laws on the books, it’s quite possible you have violated laws you are not even aware of. In fact, a recent sampling of U.S. codes resulted in an estimate of more than 5,000 federal crimes. https://thehill.com/opinion/criminal-justice/588915-how-congress-made-you-a-federal-criminal
read MoreWhat Is The #1 Cause of Teen Deaths?
It may not make the news as much as shootings or disease, but distracted driving continues to be the main driver of teen deaths.
read MoreRevisiting What NOT to Do When Pulled Over by the Police
You may have recently heard the story of a Wisconsin stepfather arrested for blocking an officer from puling over his stepdaughter while she drove under the influence of alcohol. According to the Washington County Sheriff’s office, a deputy spotted “two vehicles traveling unusually close together” around 3:15 a.m. However, the car in the rear kept blocking […]
read MoreWhere Does The Money From Traffic Tickets Go?
50 percent of the proceeds from traffic citations go to the county where the citation was issued and 50 percent goes to the state common school fund. Seeking the representation of an experienced traffic defense lawyer is the best way to avoid making a contribution. https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/safety/enforcement/citation/default.aspx
read MoreStepfather Accused of Blocking Officer to Avoid OWI Arrest
This action is likely to be extremely costly, both in terms of criminal penalties and fines. It is best to leave your OWI defense to your attorney; not your stepfather. https://www.iheart.com/content/2022-01-04-stepfather-accused-of-blocking-officer-from-pulling-over-daughter-for-owi/
read MoreHow To Establish Paternity in Wisconsin
There are four ways to establish paternity in Wisconsin. Paternity is crucial for asserting parental rights or obtaining an order to pay child support. https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/cs/paternity/home
read MoreWhy January Is Considered “Divorce Month”
Increasingly in recent years, a number of studies lend statistical backing to support divorce month claims. A 2016 report from the University of Washington examined data about divorce filings over a span of 14 years. From 2001-2015, researchers noted a consistent rise in divorce proceedings beginning in January.
read MorePandemic Adds To Hardships Behind Bars
Crowded dorms, unmasked guards and cancelled visiting hours have created hellish conditions for people in US prisons. Prison is not somewhere you want to be ever, but especially during the continuing pandemic. Source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/dec/12/prisons-covid-lockdown-hardships-us
read MoreCOVID-19 Increasing The Likelihood of Convictions?
Is COVID-19 stacking the deck against defendants? https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/12/03/jury-selection-covid-pandemic-trials/
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