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Nurses accused of pill theft can lose their jobs and their licenses
Nurses, home health care professionals, hospice workers, medical aides and other professionals engaged in hands-on care for patients often have the job of administering drugs, particularly those that could be dangerous when improperly administered, like pain...
Guilty pleas won’t protect you from the effects of a conviction
Getting arrested for any sort of offense is embarrassing, especially for someone with professional aspirations or a well-established career. Many people want to get back to their normal life as quickly as possible and limit how much the arrest and subsequent charges...
Possible defenses against domestic violence charges
You feel the stares burning into your back as you walk along the street to your front door. You argued with your wife again last night, and it was loud. You arrive at your front door, swap the bunch of flowers into your left hand and reach into your pocket to take out...
Is touching someone’s arm domestic violence?
When you think of domestic violence, you think of serious events, such as threatening someone with a weapon or striking them with a closed fist. You understand that these types of things are illegal, just as they would be if you assaulted someone outside of your...
If you’re stopped unfairly, it’s your right to challenge it
Defending yourself against an OWI could be difficult, but the good news is that there are a number of defensive options you can try if you’re concerned that you could end up with a conviction. One possible defense in your case may be that the officer stopped you...
Is it illegal to not turn someone in?
Say you know that someone in your circle of friends committed a crime. Maybe you saw it happen. Maybe they bragged about it after the fact. Do you have a legal obligation to report it and turn them in to the authorities? In a general sense, not reporting a crime is...
Do sex offenders have to register when they move to Wisconsin?
One of the most oppressive consequences of a conviction for a sex crime is the requirement that your name be listed on a public catalog of sex offenders long after your sentence is over. The Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry is much like the registries in other states...
The problem with forensics in criminal cases
Have you ever heard of the “CSI Effect” in a criminal trial? It’s a way of referring to a uniquely modern phenomenon among juries. There are so many television shows, books and movies that highlight the wonders of forensic science that juries today tend to trust...
Assault charges are serious in the state of Wisconsin
As you might imagine, all states have laws in place for dealing with someone charged with assault. Regardless of where you live, you can expect serious consequences if convicted on such charges. However, the state of Wisconsin has some of the most detailed assault and...
A mistake could lead to shoplifting charges
You’re shopping for a new shirt. While looking at the options in the store, you decide you need to use the restroom. Without thinking about it, you walk into the bathroom with the shirt tucked under your arm. Or, maybe you forget to pick up a basket at the front of...