The majority of police officers are good and rational human beings. Nonetheless, police brutality, aggression, and confrontational behavior does exist. Knowing how to handle such situations should you ever experience one, is critical. In fact, in some situations, it could very well save your life. At the very least, an understanding of your Constitutional rights […]
How to Conduct Yourself If You Are Stopped by a Police Officer
/in Criminal Defense/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPThe majority of police officers are good and rational human beings. Nonetheless, police brutality, aggression, and confrontational behavior does exist. Knowing how to handle such situations should you ever experience one, is critical. In fact, in some situations, it could very well save your life. At the very least, an understanding of your Constitutional rights […]
Social Media Use and Your Personal Injury Lawsuit – What You Need to Know
/in Personal Injury/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPSocial media can have its benefits – it can help families and friends stay in touch when they live in different parts of the country, and it has even sparked new relationships. Unfortunately, social media also has its drawbacks, particularly for those who are pursuing a personal injury lawsuit. Before you share, tweet, or otherwise post […]
Study Examines the Growing Prevalence of Pedestrian Accidents
/in Car Accidents/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPBecause they have such a high prevalence of fatality, pedestrian accidents have always been a major area of concern. In fact, many states and cities have implemented awareness initiatives, new and updated traffic control devices, and stricter laws to protect their pedestrian citizens. Yet the growing problem shows that the issue is getting worse instead of better. […]
Hate Crimes Surging throughout the USA and the Penalties in Wisconsin
/in Criminal Defense/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPOver the last year, hate crimes have increased dramatically across the country. Hate crimes against African American and Muslim Americans have risen by over 50% and have reached their highest numbers since 2001. Hate crimes against Hispanics have increased almost 40% during the same time period. The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) reports that in the month […]
Dec. 30th Deadline for Federal Mortgage Relief for Homeowners
/in Estate Planning/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPThe time to act for Wisconsin homeowners struggling to make their mortgage payments is now! This is because the deadline to apply for the federal government’s long-running Making Home Affordable Program (MHA) Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) expires at the end of this month, on December 30, 2016. An attorney at GRGB says that homeowners faced […]
When an OWI Can Result in Serious, Lifelong Consequences
/in Operating While Under the Influence/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPGenerally, jail terms are reserved for Wisconsin’s repeat OWI offenders. However, there are circumstances under which even a first-time offender can face serious penalties. It is important to understand these circumstances. Moreover, it is essential that you understand how to protect yourself, should you come up against any one of these serious situations. Multiple OWI Convictions If […]
Construction Zone Accidents Can Have Multiple Negligent Parties
/in Car Accidents/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPIn the past five years, almost 4,500 people have been killed in construction zones, and more than 200,000 have been injured. Sometimes, construction zone accidents are the fault of one or more drivers. Other times, the construction company or an individual worker acted with negligence. Then there are those incidents in which more than one party is […]
Arrested and Charged with a Crime – What Happens Now?
/in Criminal Defense/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPWhen defendants enter the criminal justice system, they are often surprised to find that little about the process lines up with what they have seen on television. Already worried about their future, and now confused, they become even more frightened because they simply do not know what to expect. To make matters worse, they get […]
Majority of Motorcycle Crashes Are Caused by Passenger Car Drivers
/in Motorcycle Accidents/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPMotorcycle riders know the look – the one that passenger car drivers give them. That shake of the head as your engine revs next to them, catching them off guard. They assume that, because you ride, you are somehow reckless, or that you are bound to experience an accident, simply because you do not drive […]
The Truth Behind Forensic Evidence: It’s Not Infallible
/in Criminal Defense/by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLPIf you ever watch popular crime and police shows on television or streaming internet, you would assume that forensic scientific evidence is irrefutable. The experts speak with certainty, and the test results and staggeringly high probabilities of correctness overwhelm, and suspects are convicted based upon this evidence so provided. While this happens more often than […]