Motorcyclists are a vulnerable group of drivers on Wisconsin roads. Motorcycles are much smaller than the cars and tractor-trailers with which they share the road, and motorcycles have fewer safety protections. When a motorcyclist gets into an accident, injuries are likely to result. Moreover, motorcycle accident injuries tend to be severe among cyclists. The same cannot […]
By James Lewis The dangers associated with texting and driving have prompted some states to take direct action to combat the issue. With the aid of Cellebrite, a technology company, police departments may soon be able to use a handheld device to determine whether a person has been using his or her cell phone while driving a […]
by Jason Luczak and Steve McGaver Alcohol and drug use by teenagers and young adults under age 21 is prevalent in Wisconsin. This conduct can have serious legal consequences, e.g., detectable levels while driving a motor vehicle; if arrested at a party that is raided; where firearms or fighting is involved; or controlled substances that are […]
Being hit by another car from behind is a common type of car accident. Often, these accidents are caused by speeding or inattentive drivers. According to 2014 data, rear-end crashes account for about one-third of all car accidents. In that year, there were almost 2 million rear-end accidents reported. Of those accidents, about 2,000 were fatal. Moreover, 522,000 […]
Whether you have enrolled your child in a new child care program or your child continues to attend the same facility this summer, it is important to continually evaluate the quality of the care provided. Not only is this critical to your child’s development but asking such questions could help you identify unsafe conditions that […]
By: Kenneth Baker and Raymond Dall’Osto Law enforcement agencies across the country have employed a closely-guarded technology that simulates a cell phone tower. Known as Cell-Site Simulators or “Stingrays,” police can use this technology to secretly obtain information from every cell phone within at least a 650-foot radius, even when they are not in use. […]
By: Kenneth Baker Now that it is officially summer, people in Wisconsin are once again enjoying the outdoors and the warm weather. This change of season sparks an interest for many to get out and enjoy the city in various ways. Some people enjoy playing volleyball at Bradford Beach, some swim in Lake Michigan, and […]
By Steven McGaver and Raymond Dall’Osto In Wisconsin, the intent of the accused matters a great deal for most crimes. When someone dies at the hands of another, the government’s ability to prove that the accused acted with specific intent can be the difference between first-degree intentional homicide, a Class A felony and mandatory life […]
Eight high-profile Milwaukee-area executives, including Marcus Theatres chairman Rolando Rodriguez and Network Health CEO Coreen Dicus-Johnson put on their dancing shoes and performed their best ballroom dances Saturday evening to help raise more than $537,000 for Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Milwaukee. Check out the attached slideshow to see photos from the fun event. […]
GRGB Founder and Milwaukee Public Library Foundation Board Member Frank Gimbel with Author David Maraniss at the Spring Literary Luncheon