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6 Criminal Defense Strategies for Dealing With False Accusations When someone accuses you of a crime you didn’t commit, it’s important to have a strong criminal defense. Allegations of sexual assault, drug crimes, theft, and other criminal activity can have a life-changing impact, and getting ahead of these accusations as quickly as possible can help […]

In Wisconsin, self-defense is a legal defense that means that a person accused of a crime should not be found guilty of that crime because he or she was acting lawfully to protect themselves or another person, which is called “defense of third persons.” The Requirements of Self-Defense in Wisconsin   If you are charged

Is Digital Evidence Admissible in Criminal Cases in Madison? Oftentimes in domestic violence cases, there are only two witnesses. That means that if each person has a different account of what happens and there is no objective evidence available, the case often comes down to “he-said, she-said.” Particularly in cases involving false allegations of domestic

What Are Wisconsin Laws and Statutes on Domestic Violence? Many people think of domestic violence as a fight between two people. It begins as an argument that quickly escalates and gets out of hand. By the time someone realizes they have made a mistake, charges may have already been filed against them. Criminal defense lawyers

Domestic violence is an issue that courts and law enforcement take very seriously. Those who commit crimes classified as domestic violence can have a very harmful impact on victims and their families. If you are a victim of domestic violence, you have the right to file a restraining order to protect yourself and your loved

What is the Definition of Statutory Rape? Many people use the term “rape” when a person forces someone else to engage in unwanted sexual activity. However, there are some problems with calling a sex crime rape. First, this term implies that a male has forced sexual contact with a female, while this is not always

How Can I Get My Name Removed from the Wisconsin Sex Registry? Many clients come to our offices hoping to get their names removed from the Wisconsin sex registry. They are desperate for relief from the social and economic consequences of being registered as a sex offender. Their neighbors receive notices when they move into

Criminal Damage to Property is commonly charged in the State of Wisconsin when an individual is accused of intentionally destroying another person’s property without consent. In order to be found guilty of criminal damage to property, the State must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you in intentionally caused damage to another person’s physical without

In Wisconsin, Second-Degree Intentional Homicide is essentially the same as First-Degree Intentional Homicide, except that there was some justifiable reason why the defendant used lethal force even though that reason did not fully justify the use of lethal force. These mitigating factors are: (1) adequate provocation; (2) unnecessary defensive force; (3) prevention of a felony;