When Your Child’s Bad Decisions Land You in Criminal Trouble
 Posted on October 08, 2025
 
What Are the Charges for Physicians Charged with Drug Diversion?
 Posted on July 31, 2025
 
5 Reasons Doctors Are Criminally Indicted
 Posted on May 19, 2025
 
GRGB Gets Proven Results in High-Profile and High-Stakes Criminal Cases
 Posted on April 07, 2025
 
Circumstantial vs. Direct Evidence in Wisconsin Criminal Cases
 Posted on February 10, 2025
 
Are Accusations of Domestic Battery Public? 
 Posted on December 16, 2024
 
Burden of Proof: The Meaning of Innocent until Proven Guilty
 Posted on November 18, 2024
 
How is Vehicular Homicide Prosecuted in Wisconsin?
 Posted on October 28, 2024
 
Is it Possible to Overturn a Wrongful Conviction in Wisconsin?
 Posted on September 16, 2024
 
Will I Go to Jail for Accidentally Starting a Wildfire? | WI
 Posted on September 04, 2024
 
When Can Multiple OWI Convictions Lead to Felony Charges?
 Posted on July 26, 2024
 
When Can Someone Be Charged With Kidnapping in Wisconsin?
 Posted on May 29, 2024
 
Is Distributing Drug Paraphernalia a Crime in Wisconsin?
 Posted on May 10, 2024
 
How Does Wisconsin Law Address Organized Retail Crime?
 Posted on April 05, 2024
 
Is Violating a Restraining Order a Criminal Offense in Wisconsin?
 Posted on March 06, 2024
 
Can Package Theft Lead to Criminal Charges in Wisconsin?
 Posted on December 28, 2023
 
Is Domestic Violence More Common During the Holiday Season?
 Posted on December 12, 2023
 
Can Shoplifting Lead to Felony Charges in Wisconsin?
 Posted on October 19, 2023
 
Is Arson a Felony Offense in Wisconsin?
 Posted on September 11, 2023
 
When Can Assault and Battery Lead to Felony Charges in Wisconsin?
 Posted on August 07, 2023
 
When Can a Person Be Charged With Human Trafficking in Wisconsin?
 Posted on May 10, 2023
 
What Are the Consequences of Crimes Against Children in Wisconsin?
 Posted on April 29, 2023
 
When Can a Person Face Drug Distribution or Drug Trafficking Charges?
 Posted on April 24, 2023
 
When Can a Person Be Charged With Homicide in Wisconsin?
 Posted on April 17, 2023
 
Gov. Tony Evers Extends Record for Number of Pardons Granted in Wisconsin
 Posted on April 12, 2023
 
Governor Evers to Continue Accepting Pardon Requests in Wisconsin
 Posted on November 17, 2022
 
When Can I Face Criminal Charges in Wisconsin for Using a Firearm?
 Posted on November 15, 2022
 
When Is Wire Fraud Charged as a Federal or State Offense?
 Posted on November 04, 2022
 
What Are the Penalties for Computer or Internet Fraud in Wisconsin?
 Posted on October 18, 2022
 
What Are the Penalties for Illegal Gun Possession in Wisconsin?
 Posted on September 26, 2022
 
What Are the Penalties for Violating a Domestic Abuse Restraining Order?
 Posted on August 23, 2022
 
What Are Wisconsin’s Laws Regarding Medical Marijuana?
 Posted on June 09, 2022
 
What Are the Consequences for Property Crimes in Wisconsin?
 Posted on May 31, 2022
 
Wisconsin Claims Board Rules in Favor of Man Who Was Wrongfully Convicted and Imprisoned for Decades
 Posted on April 27, 2022
 
Is a Restraining Order Required After a Domestic Violence Arrest?
 Posted on April 22, 2022
 
What Restrictions Apply to Registered Sex Offenders in Wisconsin?
 Posted on March 24, 2022
 
Does Marsy's Law Interfere With Defendant's Rights?
 Posted on March 23, 2022
 
Top 6 Crimes People Get Arrested For in Milwaukee
 Posted on February 18, 2022
 
The Blurred Line Between Trespass and Burglary
 Posted on February 08, 2022
 
How Do Wisconsin’s Laws Address Marijuana Possession?
 Posted on October 25, 2021
 
Understanding Your Right to an Attorney in a Wisconsin Criminal Case
 Posted on May 19, 2021
 
Is Intoxication a Valid Defense Against Criminal Charges in Wisconsin?
 Posted on May 17, 2021
 
What Types of Crimes Can Result in Federal Charges?
 Posted on January 08, 2021
 
How Can I Assert My Constitutional Rights in a Criminal Proceeding?
 Posted on December 08, 2020
 
How Do Wisconsin’s Self-Defense Laws Apply to Deadly Force?
 Posted on September 16, 2020
 
Can a Disorderly Conduct Ticket Affect Employment in Wisconsin?
 Posted on August 24, 2020
 
Domestic Violence Cases on the Rise During Wisconsin’s Stay-at-Home Order
 Posted on June 15, 2020
 
When Is Theft a Felony Offense in Wisconsin?
 Posted on March 09, 2020
 
How Should I Respond to Accusations of Child Abuse?
 Posted on March 06, 2020
 
What Consequences Can I Face if I Am Accused of Domestic Violence?
 Posted on February 10, 2020
 
How Does Wisconsin Law Address Possession of Controlled Substances?
 Posted on January 09, 2020
 
Buying Legal Weed in Illinois Can Create Problems for Wisconsin Residents
 Posted on January 03, 2020
 
What Charges Require a Person to Register as a Sex Offender in Wisconsin?
 Posted on December 02, 2019
 
When Do RICO Charges Apply in White Collar Criminal Cases?
 Posted on November 27, 2019
 
What Does it Take to Obtain a Criminal Pardon in Wisconsin?
 Posted on November 22, 2019
 
DNA Genealogy Data Used to Solve Crimes – Promises and Perils
 Posted on November 15, 2019
 
Expungement Reform Stalls in State Senate, So What Can You Do to Correct Errors in Criminal Records?
 Posted on November 14, 2019
 
What Types of State Criminal and Related Consequences Can Result From Computer-Related Crimes?
 Posted on October 18, 2019
 
What Sentence Does an Arson Conviction Carry in Wisconsin?
 Posted on October 07, 2019
 
Frequently Asked Questions About  Expungement in Wisconsin
 Posted on August 29, 2019
 
How Does the Pardon Process Work in Wisconsin?
 Posted on August 08, 2019
 
Governor Evers Fulfills Campaign Promise, Recreating the Pardons Board
 Posted on July 15, 2019
 
Criminal Justice Reform Bill Could Change Wisconsin Expungement Laws
 Posted on July 11, 2019
 
Gov. Evers Hopes to Have Pardon Advisory Board in Place By Summer
 Posted on May 14, 2019
 
Expungement Reform Continues to Gain Legislative Support in Wisconsin
 Posted on May 09, 2019
 
Drone Operation Can Lead to Criminal Charges
 Posted on April 29, 2019
 
Pardon Requests Being Made to Wisconsin Governor’s Office
 Posted on April 17, 2019
 
Wisconsin Legislature Considers Bill to Reform Expungement Law
 Posted on April 12, 2019
 
How Can I Defend Myself Against Accusations of Domestic Violence?
 Posted on April 08, 2019
 
Legal Problems With Retroactive Lifetime GPS and Sex Offender Reporting
 Posted on March 11, 2019
 
What You Need to Know About Appealing a Criminal Conviction or Sentence
 Posted on February 28, 2019
 
Wisconsin Governor Will Resume Granting Pardons in Criminal Cases
 Posted on February 21, 2019
 
Election of New Wisconsin Governor Re-Opens Possibility of Pardons
 Posted on November 28, 2018
 
Consequences for Possession of Child Pornography in Wisconsin
 Posted on November 14, 2018
 
Will November’s Election Results Finally Result in Prison Reform?
 Posted on November 13, 2018
 
Will the Upcoming Election Result in Prison Reform or More of the Same?
 Posted on October 03, 2018
 
White Collar Crime: Types of Charges and Convictions
 Posted on September 18, 2018
 
Understanding Sexual Assault Charges Under Wisconsin Law
 Posted on September 11, 2018
 
I Was Arrested and Charged with a Crime: What Happens Next?
 Posted on August 28, 2018
 
Understanding Wisconsin’s Driver’s License Point System
 Posted on July 10, 2018
 
What is Considered Healthcare Fraud?
 Posted on June 04, 2018
 
Computer Crimes: What is Hacking?
 Posted on April 19, 2018
 
What is a Federal Criminal Appeal, and How Long Does the Process Take?
 Posted on March 26, 2018
 
Defending Against Criminal Allegations of Fraud
 Posted on March 23, 2018
 
We Must Stop the Epidemic of Violence Against Our Children
 Posted on February 19, 2018
 
Do Witnesses Have to Raise Their Right Hand While Giving an Oath?
 Posted on February 16, 2018
 
Can the US Government Regulate Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies?
 Posted on January 29, 2018
 
Compensation for People Who Have Been Wrongfully Imprisoned
 Posted on January 15, 2018
 
Brendan Dassey Loses Federal Court of Appeals Review by 4-3 Decision
 Posted on December 15, 2017
 
How Do I Appeal the Ruling in My Criminal Defense Case?
 Posted on December 11, 2017
 
Book Review on the Continuing Steven Avery Case – Illusion of Justice
 Posted on December 07, 2017
 
Wisconsin Embezzlement: A Brief Overview
 Posted on November 27, 2017
 
Get a Drinking Ticket in College? You Might Want to Call a Lawyer
 Posted on November 06, 2017
 
Reliable and Accurate Forensic Testing at Risk Under Attorney General Sessions
 Posted on November 03, 2017
 
What Qualities Should I Look for in a Criminal Defense Lawyer?
 Posted on October 16, 2017
 
Steven Avery Denied a New Trial
 Posted on October 06, 2017
 
Textalyzer to Help Combat Texting While Driving. But is it Constitutional?
 Posted on August 03, 2017
 
Are the Police Tracking My Phone?
 Posted on July 10, 2017
 
Homicide Cases in Wisconsin
 Posted on June 30, 2017
 
Criminal Trespass and Burglary to a Dwelling in Wisconsin
 Posted on May 12, 2017
 
Wisconsin Disorderly Conduct: Charges and Fines
 Posted on May 05, 2017
 
Wisconsin Hit-and-Run Accidents: Laws and Penalties
 Posted on April 25, 2017
 
What is Considered Stalking in Wisconsin?
 Posted on April 20, 2017
 
Federal Appeals Court Upholds Restrictive Supervised Release Terms
 Posted on March 29, 2017
 
What Is the Punishment for Using a Fake ID to Buy Alcoholic Beverages in Wisconsin?
 Posted on March 09, 2017
 
The 4 Wisconsin Laws Cyberbullying May Implicate
 Posted on February 28, 2017
 
When Can Police Look Through Your Cell Phone?
 Posted on February 21, 2017
 
Who Can File a Restraining Order in Wisconsin?
 Posted on January 28, 2017
 
Snowmobilers Who Drink and Drive: What's the Law?
 Posted on January 06, 2017
 
How to Conduct Yourself If You Are Stopped by a Police Officer
 Posted on December 27, 2016
 
Hate Crimes Surging throughout the USA and the Penalties in Wisconsin
 Posted on December 15, 2016
 
Arrested and Charged with a Crime – What Happens Now?
 Posted on November 23, 2016
 
The Truth Behind Forensic Evidence: It’s Not Infallible
 Posted on November 16, 2016
 
Racism Is a Serious and Pervasive Issue in Criminal Law
 Posted on November 09, 2016
 
What You Need to Know about Criminal Damage to Property Charges in Wisconsin
 Posted on October 19, 2016
 
Predictive Policing Is Taking to Twitter to Prevent Hate Crimes
 Posted on October 12, 2016
 
Hundreds of Health Care Providers Facing Criminal Fraud Charges after Nationwide Sweep
 Posted on October 05, 2016
 
Juvenile Justice: Restorative vs Punitive
 Posted on September 21, 2016
 
Understanding Your Fifth Amendment Right to “Remain Silent”
 Posted on September 14, 2016
 
Understanding Sexual Assault Charges in Wisconsin
 Posted on September 07, 2016
 
Excessive Force and Police Brutality
 Posted on September 02, 2016
 
Assaulting an Officer Could Soon Be Classified a Hate Crime
 Posted on August 11, 2016
 
Recidivism Risk Scores Used to Determine Sentencing Found to Be Unreliable
 Posted on July 20, 2016
 
Arson in Wisconsin Can Result in Serious Consequences When Someone Is Inadvertently Killed or Injured
 Posted on July 13, 2016
 
A Criminal Case or Conviction Can Have Unexpected and Long-Term Negative Consequences
 Posted on July 06, 2016
 
Police Shooting: Dashcam Footage Suggests Hostage Shot without Warning
 Posted on June 22, 2016
 
Wisconsin Sex Offenders Face Serious Challenges and Stigmas for Life
 Posted on June 03, 2016
 
Understanding the Implications of a Stalking Charge in Wisconsin
 Posted on May 12, 2016
 
Judge Rejects Prosecution's Request for Gag Order in White Collar Crime Case
 Posted on May 05, 2016
 
The Risks of Using “Predictive Policing” to Bust Alleged Offenders
 Posted on April 27, 2016
 
Two New Bills to Decrease Recidivism Rates and Help Convicted Find Work after Release
 Posted on April 20, 2016
 
Charging Children as Adults: Understanding Wisconsin’s Laws and Policies
 Posted on April 06, 2016
 
New Wisconsin Bill Gives Retailers and Bar Owners Power to Crack Down on Fake ID Usage
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Ask Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP: Felony vs. Misdemeanor
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Don't Convicted Felons Deserve Second Chances, Too?
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
When Discipline Crosses the Line into Child Abuse
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Understanding Plea Bargains
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Wisconsin Court Clarifies New Self-Defense Rule
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
New Challenge to the Informing the Accused Form
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Miranda Warning for Defendants in Wisconsin
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
White Collar Crime and Fish Shredding
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Probable Cause and the Scent of Alcohol
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Civil Asset Forfeiture: The Police's Right to Confiscate Property
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Probable Cause and Warrant Requirements
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Wisconsin Introduces Controversial Familial DNA Testing
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Insanity Defense: Mental Health and the Legal System
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Wisconsin Judges Showing OWI Leniency
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
How the Grand Jury Works
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
New DNA Collection Law Makes More Work for Wisconsin Law Enforcement
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Wisconsin Law Mandates Independent Review of Officer-Involved Deaths
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Foiled Crimes: The Crime of Attempt in Wisconsin
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Welfare Drug Testing and the Constitution
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Lawmakers Consider Changes to John Doe Proceedings
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Supreme Court Rules on Driving Away from Traffic Stop
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Social Hosts and Dram Shop Liability in Wisconsin
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Traffic Stops: When Police Get the Law Wrong
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Corporate Crimes: Charging Companies with Criminal Activity
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Drones for Aerial Surveillance by Police
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Revenge Porn in Wisconsin
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Understanding Probation in Wisconsin
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Accidental Antitrust Violations
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Understanding Federal Healthcare Fraud
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Types of Theft in Wisconsin
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Disclosing Exculpatory Evidence: When Prosecutors Have to Help the Defendant
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Attorney-Client Privilege in Wisconsin
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
The Writ of Habeas Corpus
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
U.S. Settles Fake Facebook Profile Case
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Wisconsin Judge Strikes Down Campaign Finance Law
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Wisconsin Felony Murder Law
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Understanding What to Do When Federal Investigators Knock
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Man Foils Robbery with Taser Gun and Is Charged with Felony
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Wisconsin Legislature Considers OWI Five Strikes Law
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
License Plate Readers: An Invasion of Privacy?
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Drivers' Rights during Traffic Stops
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Understanding the Exclusionary Rule
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Understanding Computer Crime
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Aerial Surveillance and Traffic Tickets
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Truth in Politics Laws
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
The Crime of Battery in Wisconsin
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Hazing Law in Wisconsin
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
A Primer on Securities Fraud
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
The Blunt Facts about Drug Charges
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Child Pornography Charges in the Digital Age
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Understanding Your Fourth Amendment Rights
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Companies Developing Marijuana Breathalyzers
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Expungement in Wisconsin
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Strategies for Beating an OWI
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
The Entrapment Defense in Wisconsin
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
The Harsh Reality of Being Charged with Retail Theft
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Catching Fire: The Story of Arson
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Conspiracy: The Punishment of Collaboration
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
The Harsh Truth about Facing Homicide Charges in Wisconsin
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Defending against Health Care Fraud Charges
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Sexual Assault Charges in Wisconsin
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
The Crime of Stalking in Wisconsin
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Vandalism: Silly Pranks Could Lead to Serious Fines or Imprisonment
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Consequences of a Drunk Driving Conviction in Wisconsin
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Federal Wire Fraud: Connecting Prosecutors, Defendants and Correctional Institutions since 1956
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Posting Bail: Understanding the Process and Your Options
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Grand Jury Proceedings in Wisconsin
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Plea Bargaining When Charged with a Drunk Driving Offense
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Drug Offenses in Wisconsin: Understanding the Sentencing Process
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Right to a Speedy Trial in Drug Cases
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Drug Charges and Preliminary Hearings: Testing the Strength of the Prosecution’s Case
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Understanding Miranda Rights: Right to Counsel and Avoiding Inadvertent Waiver
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Murder Charges and the Alibi Defense
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Mental Illness: Understanding the Insanity Defense to Criminal Charges
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Understanding the Proper Times to Withdraw a Guilty Plea
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Defending against Theft Charges in Wisconsin
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Understanding Motions to Suppress in the Context of Traffic Stops
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Fighting OWI Charges in Wisconsin
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Not Guilty: Defending against Bank Robbery Charges
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Objective Reasonableness: Mistakes of Law and the Fourth Amendment
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Attempted Homicide and the Prosecution’s Case
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Five Ways to Avoid Sabotaging Your OWI Defense
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Sleeping Off a Long Night of Drinking and OWI Charges
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
An Insight into the Grant of Immunity in Criminal Cases
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Disorderly Conduct in Wisconsin
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
The Charge of Substantial Battery
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Armed Robbery Charges in Wisconsin
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Heroin and Homicide Charges in Wisconsin
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Will Milwaukee Patrol Officers Have Body Cameras by the End of 2016?
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Internet Sex Crimes
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
The Legal Differences between Assault and Battery
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Defending against Sexual Assault
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
The Crime of Battery in Wisconsin
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Hit and Run Laws in Wisconsin
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Despite Crime Rate Decrease, Majority of Americans Think It Is Increasing
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
New Study Could Change How Touch DNA Is Used in Criminal Cases
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Technology, Privacy, and Crime: Right to Privacy Lines Blur in a Technology-Driven World
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
State Advocacy Groups Discuss the Problematic Costs of Wisconsin Corrections Program
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Recent Release of New York Police Officer Highlights Difference between Criminal Intent and Fantasy
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Wisconsin DNA Database an Infringement on Privacy, Lawmaker Says
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Unmasking the Many Faces of a Criminal Arsonist
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Social Media, Oversharing, and the Risk of Criminal Charges
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
New Bill Takes Aim at Law Enforcement’s Ungoverned Access to Technology-Related Data
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Analysis Suggests Wisconsin May be Worst State for Racial Disparity and Oppression
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Changes to Wisconsin’s Sexual Assault Laws Could Be on the Way
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
How Often Do Wrongful Arrests, Convictions, and Imprisonment Occur?
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Understanding the Implications of a Hate Crime
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Basics of the Criminal Process for a Felony
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Your Right to Remain Silent: A Good Criminal Defense Starts with You
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Lifetime GPS Monitoring of Convicted Felon Upheld in Federal Appeals Court
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Trickery, Baiting, Suggestibility and Lies – Interrogation Tactics Described in the Netflix Series “Making A Murderer” Are Not Uncommon
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Why Are Homicide Rates up in Milwaukee?
 Posted on December 00, 0000
 
Framed by a Fly: Forensic Scientist Says Flies Are Capable of Transporting DNA Evidence
 Posted on December 00, 0000