legal

Criminal charges are divided into two primary classifications: misdemeanors and felonies. This single difference can have a significant impact on your life if you are convicted.

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In 2011, Wisconsin passed a law allowing licensed individuals to carry a concealed firearm in public.  The law also allows an individual to carry a concealed firearm in his or her own dwelling or place of business or on land that he or she owns, leases, or legally occupies, even without a license.

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If you believe a person has committed a crime against you, the accused will not necessarily be immediately arrested and charged.  Unlike what you may have see on TV, the decision to “press charges” doesn’t rest with the victim; it rests with the prosecutor.

In every state, it is illegal for a driver to operate a motor vehicle while impaired by the effects of alcohol, drugs, or some combination of drugs and alcohol.  As simple as it sounds, it gets a lot more complicated from there.

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It is common for law enforcement agencies to experience an uptick in crime during the summer months.  Some city departments deploy extra officers when the weather warms up and crime rates rise.

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