Law enforcement must respect your rights, even when you are suspected of criminal wrongdoing. According to USCourts.gov, the Fourth Amendment protects citizens from police misconduct related to searches and seizures of your home, your property, and your person. Police...

Whether you have spent time in jail, completed a probation sentence or experienced some other consequences related to a criminal conviction, when the time comes for you to find a new job, you may feel like you are experiencing yet another penalty. Background checks...

If you face criminal charges, you will have the option of selecting a jury trial. A group of your peers will then be the ones to decide your fate. To render a decision, the jury must reach an agreement. In some situations, every jury must agree to the same decision,...

A Wisconsin man was released from prison after spending 20 years behind bars for a crime he did not commit. Even after 16 alibi witnesses testified to having seen the man with his family close to the time the crime was committed, a jury found him guilty after the...

Wisconsin drug possession penalties vary depending on the type of substance, the amount, prior convictions and other factors. Before facing a court date for this type of charge, you should understand the potential consequences of a conviction. Learn more about the...

Being charged with any crime is a big deal. While it is well-known that felony crimes are more serious than misdemeanors, being charged with a misdemeanor is still a serious event. If you are dealing with a misdemeanor crime in Wisconsin, it is important to know the...

Most people are aware that in Wisconsin, like with every other state in the Union, there are felony offenses and misdemeanor offenses, and that felonies are more serious than misdemeanors. However, many people are not aware that the distinctions go beyond that. For...

Computer technology has come a long way over the decades. However, with the rise of computers and the Internet came various computer crimes. Many computer crimes are considered white-collar crimes. Those who violate laws regarding computer crimes could face serious...

Disorderly conduct is not high on anyone's list of notorious crimes in Middleton, Wisconsin. Still, it's common for those convicted of it to receive a fairly stiff fine, and sometimes even jail time. Also, a conviction may appear on a person's criminal record, which...

Wisconsin residents may enjoy watching procedural crime dramas play out on television and assume that criminal legal issues are resolved just as quickly in real life, but this is most often not the case. The reality is that most criminal prosecutions in the country do...