For decades, federal law treated an “unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance” the same way it treated violent felons when it came to gun ownership. Using drugs of any kind outside of a medically indicated reason, like a prescription, automatically stripped that person’s Second Amendment rights. On June 18, 2026, the United […]
What Crimes Have the Longest Sentences in Milwaukee?
/in Criminal Defense/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPBeing charged with a serious felony in Wisconsin changes your life overnight. While every criminal charge should be taken seriously, some offenses carry penalties that can keep someone in prison for decades or even for the rest of their life. Wisconsin uses a felony classification system that assigns different maximum penalties based on the crime involved. If […]
Using Social Media During a Bitter Divorce Can Make It Worse
/in Divorce/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPFew things are harder than going through a contested divorce. Not only are you separating from a person you may have planned to spend your life with, but you have to spend that separation intensely negotiating topics that would make even the best of friends struggle to get along. While there are some things that people […]
Supreme Court Rules Unlawful Drug Users Aren’t Automatically Prohibited from Owning Guns
/in Drug Crimes/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPFor decades, federal law treated an “unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance” the same way it treated violent felons when it came to gun ownership. Using drugs of any kind outside of a medically indicated reason, like a prescription, automatically stripped that person’s Second Amendment rights. On June 18, 2026, the United […]
Wisconsin Passes Law Enhancing Criminal Penalties Against Vulnerable Adults
/in Criminal Defense/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPOn April 2, 2026, Wisconsin enacted 2025 Wisconsin Act 149. This is new legislation that adds onto existing legislation to significantly expand the criminal penalties and procedural protections that apply when the victim of a crime is a vulnerable adult. The law began as Assembly Bill 19 and extends several protections that previously applied only to […]
How Can I Address Wasted or Destroyed Assets During My Divorce?
/in Divorce/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPAttorney Paul S. Crawford, Family Law Attorney at GRGB In a divorce, the division of assets is often one of the most contentious issues. All of the property a couple owns must be valued and divided. Likewise, there needs to be a determination on who will be responsible for paying the debts the couple owes. During this process, […]
What Happens if Your Lawyer Has Evidence You’re Guilty?
/in Criminal Defense/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPMany people facing criminal charges worry about what will happen if their attorney learns they are guilty. Some people even panic and fear their lawyer will turn against them or immediately hand them over to prosecutors. Thankfully, that is not how criminal defense works in Wisconsin or anywhere else in the United States. A Milwaukee […]
Understanding the Exclusionary Rule
/in Criminal Defense/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPIf you have been charged with a crime in Wisconsin, you may have heard the term “exclusionary rule” and wondered what it actually means and whether it could help your case. The exclusionary rule is one of the most powerful defenses in criminal cases, and one of the most important ways attorneys can hold police and […]
Can I Be Pardoned or Have My Sentence Commuted Under Governor Evers’ Executive Order?
/in Appeals/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPIn April 2026, Governor Tony Evers signed two executive orders restoring Wisconsin’s commutation process. Combined with the pardon process Governor Evers reinstated when he first took office, under which he has now issued a record-breaking 2,000 pardons, these executive orders represent a genuine second chance for thousands of people who are either currently incarcerated or carrying the […]
Can Police Get a Warrant for My Doorbell Footage?
/in Criminal Defense/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPIf you have a Ring camera, a Nest doorbell, or any other video device mounted outside your home, you may have wondered what happens to that footage if the police come knocking. Can they take it? Can they demand it from the company directly? And what happens if someone shares your footage without your permission? […]
3 Examples of How Child Support May Be Calculated in Wisconsin
/in Family Law/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPIssues related to child support are very often an important part of divorce and child custody cases. The costs of raising children in 2026 are high and rising. These costs should be shared by both parents. Unfortunately, making sure both parents are contributing fairly to a child’s needs sometimes takes some work. If you are going through a divorce or working […]