There is a high bar for admitting evidence of a victim's prior sexual conduct, even when framed as a prior untruthful allegation. The alleged prior statement must be clear, unambiguous, and directly contradict the current allegations in a significant way. Courts are also wary of introducing collateral matters that could lead to "mini-trials" on unrelated allegations.

Engaging a criminal defense lawyer before charges are filed offers a multitude of crucial advantages. In some cases, a skilled lawyer can intervene early and present compelling evidence or legal arguments that persuade the prosecution not to file charges in the first place.

Being placed on Wisconsin’s sex offender registry is a severe consequence. Learn when a court can require a person to register as a sex offender. In this post, we also discuss what a person must do when they are a registered sex offender.

In Wisconsin officers can request a PBT when there is probable cause to believe a person is drunk driving. Knowing what how this handheld roadside test can and can’t be used against you is important. It’s also important to know the difference between a PBT and an evidentiary breath test, and the different consequences for refusing these tests.

Lost your Wisconsin driver’s license? Don’t worry. Many times you can get a special permit to drive to and from work and to run necessary errands. It’s called an occupational license. Read on to learn what an occupational license is and can do for you.

You were arrested last weekend? Don’t worry. You can bounce back from this. There are several first steps you should take to protect yourself.

Arrested for domestic abuse? You probably have a lot of questions. Consult with a trusted, local attorney about what you can do to get your life back to normal. This post explains why you were arrested, what a no contact order is, and what you can do to see your family again.