In Wisconsin “Hit & Run” is known as “Duty upon striking person or attended or occupied vehicle” per Wisconsin Statute 346.67. This provision says: (1) The operator of a vehicle involved in an accident shall reasonably investigate what was struck and if the operator knows or has reason to know that the accident resulted in… Read More »
Illinois Drivers Receiving Wisconsin Traffic Citations – Racine, Kenosha and other Bordering Wisconsin Counties
For Illinois-licensed drivers receiving traffic citations in Wisconsin, convictions typically affect your Illinois driver’s record. Convictions are reported by the Wisconsin DMV to the Illinois Secretary of State and considered for suspension, insurance and demerit point purposes. Any violation considered to be a “moving” violation by the Illinois Secretary of State which is issued in… Read More »
Wisconsin High Speed Driver’s License Suspension / Court-Ordered License Suspensions
For speeding violations of 25 over more over the limit in speed zones of 55 or higher, a driver’s license suspension is mandatory. The court SHALL suspend the driver’s license privilege of a person for 15 days upon conviction. There is no eligibility for an occupational driver’s license during that time. After such a… Read More »
Wisconsin Failure to Yield Driver’s License Suspension
If you are in a vehicle crash involving injuries, a citation for Failure to Yield Right of Way will trigger a mandatory driver’s license suspension. If the offense resulted in bodily harm of another, the license is suspended for 60 days. If the offense result in great bodily harm, the suspension is 90 days. If… Read More »
Wisconsin Hit-and-Run / Fail to Report Accident Commercial License – CDL Drivers
If you hold a Commercial License (“CDL”), leave the scene of the accident and subsequently receive a citation or are charged criminally and convicted, your CDL will be cancelled for one (1) year. Even accidents involving minor property damage will qualify for a CDL cancellation. A citation or ticket for Failure to Stop or Report… Read More »
Retail Theft / Shoplifting Offenses in Wisconsin
Retail Theft, as known as “Shoplifting” is an offense that may be prosecuted as a municipal ordinance violation (some people call that a “ticket”) or as a misdemeanor criminal offense. The penalty for an ordinance violation is a money fine. A misdemeanor is an offense which carries a jail possibility, along with a possible money… Read More »
Wisconsin Concealed Carry Permit Cancelled – Drugs / Drug Paraphernalia
Convictions for Possession of Drugs, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, whether as an ordinance violation or crime is a basis for cancellation of your Concealed Carry (“CC”) Permit. But, simply being cited or charged without a conviction can also result in cancellation or refusal to issue a CC Permit. Per the Wisconsin Department of Justice (“DOJ”),… Read More »
Sexual Contact Between Minor Boyfriends/Girlfriends
In Wisconsin, sexual contact with children under 18 years old may result in criminal prosecution. “Statutory rape” means that sexual contact is illegal, even if consented to by the parties, based upon the age of the parties. Sexual contact with a minor 12 years of age or younger and a person of any age is… Read More »
Wisconsin Fine Increases on Overweight Violations
Heads up to Commercial License Drivers (CDL) and commercial vehicle owners: While in court just last week, a prosecutor from a municipality which issues many overweight trucking violations told me the state issued a new bond schedule where the fines will be DOUBLED from their current levels. As if they were not high enough…. Citations… Read More »
DNA Data Base – Arrests – Misdemeanors – Felonies
Starting April 2, 2015, not only felons will have their DNA forcibly taken, but DNA samples will also be taken on ALL criminal misdemeanor convictions. A misdemeanor is defined as a criminal offense where the penalty may include up to one year in the county jail. This can include disorderly conduct, possession of THC (marijuana),… Read More »
