Theft can take many forms, from seemingly minor offenses like shoplifting to major financial crimes involving millions of dollars, high-value real estate, and/or banks or other organizations. While the news often focuses on bank fraud, securities fraud, and other high-profile white collar crimes, another form of theft that is common in Wisconsin is embezzlement. Embezzlement Laws […]
Can the State Legislature Lower the Legal Drinking Age in Wisconsin?
/in DUI / OWI/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPBy: Attorney Steven McGaver and Law Clerk Kenneth Baker Some Wisconsin lawmakers recently announced a proposal to lower the legal drinking age to 19 years old. This proposal has one significant condition: federal highway funding cannot be withheld from the state. In 1984, Congress passed the National Minimum Drinking Age Act (NMDAA). The act created a uniform […]
Wisconsin Embezzlement: A Brief Overview
/in Criminal Defense/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPTheft can take many forms, from seemingly minor offenses like shoplifting to major financial crimes involving millions of dollars, high-value real estate, and/or banks or other organizations. While the news often focuses on bank fraud, securities fraud, and other high-profile white collar crimes, another form of theft that is common in Wisconsin is embezzlement. Embezzlement Laws […]
How Do Hit and Run Accident Victims Hold Drivers Accountable?
/in Personal Injury/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPGetting into a car accident can be a traumatic experience, and dealing with the resulting medical treatments, vehicle repairs, police reports, and insurance claims can be overwhelming in even the best cases. This process becomes even more difficult in the case of hit and run accidents, since victims will have difficulty determining the identity of the driver […]
Am I Required to Pay My Child’s College Tuition After My Divorce?
/in Family Law/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPWhen parents decide to dissolve their marriage, one of the court’s top concerns during divorce proceedings is ensuring that the children’s best interests are protected. One of the primary ways this is done is by requiring one or both parents to pay child support that will provide for the children’s needs—food, shelter, clothing, personal care, medical expenses, […]
What Should I Know When Purchasing or Leasing Property for My Startup?
/in Business Law/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPStarting a new business is an exciting endeavor, but ensuring that you have met your legal requirements can be a complex process, especially when it comes to commercial real estate. Consider the following information when finding a location for your startup business. Purchasing Vs. Leasing Property Purchasing property for your business can be a great investment, […]
Can Text Messages Impact My Divorce Case?
/in Divorce/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPIn the 21st century, the electronic devices which we carry around in our pockets provide us with a great deal of convenience by allowing us to access information and communicate with others from nearly anywhere. However, this increased level of connectivity also comes with a price. In some cases, the messages people send on their […]
Get a Drinking Ticket in College? You Might Want to Call a Lawyer
/in Criminal Defense/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPBy: Attorney Steven McGaver and Law Clerk Ken Baker An underage drinking ticket in Wisconsin faces a penalty of a fine from $250 to $500 for the first offense. Many students believe that this is the end of their punishment and the consultation of an attorney is not necessary. Moreover, students wrongly think that if their drinking […]
Reliable and Accurate Forensic Testing at Risk Under Attorney General Sessions
/in Criminal Defense/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPBy Ray Dall’Osto Several of my law firm colleagues and I, as well as others in the criminal defense bar in Wisconsin, regularly deal with DNA and other trace forensic evidence. The need for accurate and reliable forensic testing by law enforcement and state crime labs is critical, as our criminal clients’ lives and freedom is at […]
Conditions That Lead to Truck Rollover Accidents
/in Truck Accidents/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPDue to their large sizes and heavy loads, semi-trailer trucks can present a major danger to other vehicles using the road. Even drivers and passengers in the largest SUVs or luxury cars with top-of-the-line safety features are likely to be injured in truck accidents, and this is especially true in cases when 18 wheeler trucks overturn. […]
Should I Sign a Prenuptial Agreement Before My Wedding?
/in Family Law/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPGetting married can be a complicated, overwhelming process. As couples plan their wedding, they have several requirements that must must be met. Along with finalizing the guest list, putting down a deposit on the venue, and hiring a photographer, one item that appears on more and more wedding checklists is “Sign the prenup.” Planning for […]