The Case That Changed Wisconsin’s Death Penalty

Do you know anything about the John McCaffary case that contributed to the abolition of Wisconsin’s death penalty? McCaffary was sentenced to death and hung in the year of 1850. About 3,000 people came to watch his horrific execution where he struggled for five minutes before doctors were called to check his pulse. The death […]

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Driving on a Suspended License in Wisconsin

It can be very hard to sustain a normal life without a valid driver’s license in today’s world, but driving without a license is not the answer. Driving on a suspended license is a big deal in Wisconsin, potentially resulting in felony or misdemeanor charges punishable by hefty fines and penalties. Continue reading to find […]

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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

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Revisiting 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 […]

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Where 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

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