Know your rights

If you’ve been charged with a crime, you probably want to know what to expect from the court process.  How does it work?  What’s the procedure?  How long do cases take to resolve?

The terms “robbery,” “theft” and burglary” are often used interchangeably when referring to a crime.  However, in Wisconsin these crimes are quite different and can carry serious consequences.  Here is a look at the differences between theft vs. burglary vs. robbery.

GET OUT, OR I WILL SHOOT!

In 2011 Wisconsin adopted the “Castle Doctrine” – which provides civil and criminal protections to property owners who use force against intruders in order to protect themselves, their family or guests, or their property from serious harm.  

With COVID cases on the decline and life beginning to return to a new normal, working from home could end as soon as this summer for many people in southeast Wisconsin.  Many local businesses are already making plans to send their employees back to work in the office as soon as July 1st. 

Here are come helpful Q & A’s. 

HOW LONG WILL I GET?  HOW TO KNOW AND WHAT TO KNOW.

After you have been found guilty of a crime (either by plea or after a trial) the next step is the sentencing hearing.  It does not matter how serious or minor the crime is, the defendant’s sentence will be determined by the judge based on certain factors.