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Understanding the Exclusionary Rule
If 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 the prosecution responsible for misbehavior.
In 2026, any good Wisconsin criminal defense attorney should look carefully at how police got evidence in any given case and whether they followed the rules. Problems with evidence can destroy a prosecution’s case and result in dropped charges or an acquittal. At Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP, we understand the exclusionary rule and use it as just one of many tools in our toolbox for giving our clients the best defense possible.
What Is the Exclusionary Rule?
The U.S. Constitution guarantees important rights to people accused of crimes. One of the most significant of these is the right to be protected from unreasonable searches and seizures. That protection comes from the Fourth Amendment, which generally prevents police from searching a person's home, car, or belongings without a valid warrant or a legally recognized reason to act without one.
Can I Be Pardoned or Have My Sentence Commuted Under Governor Evers’ Executive Order?
In 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 weight of a felony conviction long after their sentence ended.
If you or someone you love is wondering whether a pardon or commutation might be possible, there could be hope. Our Wisconsin criminal defense attorneys for pardons and commutations diligently work on these cases and have successfully petitioned for pardons for many clients.
Can Police Get a Warrant for My Doorbell Footage?
If 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? 
These are real legal questions that come up constantly in 2026. If you have pressing legal questions about police and doorbell footage, or your video has already ended up somewhere it should not be, you deserve answers from our experienced Milwaukee, WI civil litigation and criminal defense attorneys.
Can Police Get Access to My Doorbell Camera Footage?
Police can access your doorbell camera footage, but how they do it depends on the conditions of each case, who they ask for access, and what legal process they follow.
3 Examples of How Child Support May Be Calculated in Wisconsin
Issues 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 through child custody issues and child support is a part of your case, a good first step is understanding the how and why behind child support calculations in Wisconsin. An experienced Milwaukee child support lawyer with Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP can work with your family to make sure you understand the law and get what you need.
Child Support and Gross Income in Wisconsin
Wisconsin's approach to child support is designed to ensure that each parent puts an appropriate share of their income towards meeting a child’s financial needs. The state uses a "percentage of income standard," which bases payments on the paying parent's gross income and the number of children being supported. Payments also depend on how much time the child spends with each parent. We’ll go into more detail about this below.
Defending High-Asset Divorce Cases Involving Domestic Violence Allegations
It’s something of a truism, but divorce has a way of bringing out the worst in people. Even spouses who have been married for decades often find themselves shocked by their partner’s behavior. This often includes very serious, and very often false, accusations of domestic violence or abuse.
In high-asset divorces, domestic violence allegations are made because they are effective. A well-timed accusation can shift the balance of a divorce proceeding dramatically, affecting everything from who stays in the marital home, who gets temporary custody of the children, and who enters financial negotiations over asset division from a position of strength.
If you are a physician, executive, professor, business owner, or other professional in Milwaukee facing domestic violence allegations in the context of a contentious divorce, the time to act is right now. At Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP, our Milwaukee high-conflict divorce attorneys know how to handle cases involving serious legal, professional, and financial consequences. Call 414-271-1440 to speak with a member of our legal team today.
Five Recreational Drugs That Can Land You in Prison in Wisconsin
Wisconsin has some of the most aggressively enforced drug laws in the Midwest. What might seem like a private event, like a weekend at a music festival or an experiment with something you assumed was low-risk, can result in a felony charge that follows you for the rest of your life. In 2026, Wisconsin prosecutors across the state continue to pursue these cases seriously, and the consequences can reach far beyond a fine or a brief stint in county lockup.
For professionals, executives, and community members with reputations to protect, a drug charge carries consequences that go well beyond the courtroom. Your career, your professional license, or even your security clearance could be at risk. The way your neighbors, colleagues, and family see you can all change overnight.
If you are facing drug charges, our Milwaukee criminal defense attorneys should be your first call. We are professional and discreet, and we understand how serious the stakes can be.
Will I Be Charged with a Wisconsin Felony OWI?
An OWI charge in Wisconsin is always serious, but there is a major difference between a misdemeanor OWI and a felony OWI. For executives, licensed professionals, and others who have worked hard to build a respectable life and career, the risks of a felony OWI conviction can be very high indeed.
If you are facing an OWI charge in 2026 and wondering whether it could be filed as a felony, the answer depends on a few specific factors. Our Milwaukee OWI defense attorneys are highly experienced and absolutely tenacious about fighting for our clients’ rights and reputation. Let us take the lead on your case today. Call us now.
What Makes a Wisconsin OWI a Felony Instead of a Misdemeanor?
Wisconsin law draws a clear line between OWI offenses that are treated as civil or criminal misdemeanors and those that are elevated to felony status. Under Wis. Stat. § 346.65, several circumstances can push an OWI charge into felony territory.
Five Winter Driving Mistakes that Lead to Personal Injury Cases in Wisconsin
Wisconsin winters are brutal, and nowhere is this more true than the road conditions in February. Many lives are lost and many more people are injured on snowy and icy roads. What makes many of these crashes so frustrating is that so many of them are not truly accidents. They are the direct result of bad choices made by other drivers.
Wisconsin personal injury law allows people injured by negligent drivers to hold them accountable for those choices, even when the weather is bad. If you are hurt by a careless driver in 2026, our Milwaukee personal injury attorneys are here to help. We offer free consultations and the full resources of a large firm to fight for what you deserve.
Here are five winter driving mistakes that commonly lead to serious car accidents and personal injury lawsuits.
Five Common Winter Driving Errors that Lead to Accidents and Injuries
Driving Too Fast
Will Wisconsin's New Marijuana Legalization Bill Pass?
Wisconsin Democrats have introduced a new bill that would fully legalize marijuana for both recreational and medical use. The proposal has generated a lot of buzz, especially in Milwaukee, where advocates have long argued that marijuana enforcement falls hardest on Black and brown communities.
But the unfortunate reality is that the political path toward marijuana legalization is extremely difficult, if not impossible. In the meantime, Wisconsin's current criminal penalties remain in full force while the debate plays out.
If you are charged with drug crimes of any kind in 2026, you need a good Milwaukee criminal defense attorney on your side. Call Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown, LLP at 414-271-1440 for more information.
What Does Wisconsin's New Marijuana Legalization Bill Propose?
The bill introduced by Wisconsin Democrats would do several significant things at once:
How Should a Physician Manage the Discovery of Off-Hour THC Use?
By Attorney Adam J. Schleis
Physicians in Wisconsin work long hours, handle life-and-death situations, and carry enormous responsibility. During off hours, many practitioners use THC to manage stress, pain, or simply to relax. Most of these professionals never use marijuana before or during work, and take care to ensure they are clear-headed when treating patients.
Perhaps one day, a colleague or patient makes an offhand comment suggesting an MD or surgeon seems impaired. An employer orders a drug test. The test comes back positive for THC. Suddenly, a physician’s medical license and entire career are at risk.
If this situation sounds familiar to you, you already know how high the stakes are. Even if your THC use is entirely off-duty and never affects your patient care, a positive drug test can trigger serious professional license consequences. You may be facing accusations of violating your employment contract.
