police

"When are police allowed to search my person or vehicle?"

To help answer this question and to gain a better understanding of this issue it is helpful to understand the meaning of "probable cause" under Wisconsin law.

Traffic stops are the most common reasons for police encounters.  Knowing your rights during a Wisconsin traffic stop may protect you from unlawful criminal charges.

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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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.  

When the police come knocking you might feel caught off guard, nervous or confused.  As you quickly gather your thoughts, you may have many questions spinning through your brain.  Do the police need a warrant to come into your home?  What happens if you just don’t respond?  Why are the police even at your door if you didn’t do anything wrong; OR EVEN IF YOU DID? So what do you do?