Heroin, OxyContin, Opiates, Percocet, Morphine, Vicodin, Methadone, Ecstacy … all restricted or illegal drug or regulated non-prescription drugs are a major concern in the media and with prosecutors. LIves are ruined, both through the ravages of addiction, as well as from legal consequences from arrest and conviction. As the legal system tries to figure out… Read More »
CDL Over Weight / Special Weight Violations
We have seen a large increase in numbers of citations issued for commercial over weight violations across the State of Wisconsin. The traffic code allows assessment of huge fines based upon the over weight load. In some cases, the police may take a vehicle out of service after a stop. Such citations are issued to… Read More »
Wisconsin Supreme Court rethinks “defective taillight” traffic stop
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel posted an article about this earlier in the week. If you have ever been stopped and guns, weapons, drugs or the like are found in your car, pay attention. A common reason for police stopping drivers is for a defective taillight. That stop leads to a request to search the car… Read More »
CDL Drivers – Traffic Ticket or Citation Received in Private Vehicle
All commercially licensed drivers holding a CDL should keep in mind that ALL traffic violations received, including while operating a private vehicle or non commercial vehicle, count on your CDL. Operating While Intoxicated, Driving with Prohibited Alcohol Concentration, any type of Hit-and-Run offense, Failure to Report Accident, accidents causing death are mandatory CDL revocations, regardless… Read More »
Former Milwaukee Officer Sentenced After Plea Bargain
A former sergeant at the Milwaukee Police Department was sentenced to one year of probation on March 28 after he pleaded to lesser charges in a felony stalking case. According to reports, the man was charged with felony stalking last year after a woman he was dating claimed that he harassed her after they broke… Read More »
Wisconsin Man Arrested on Sexual Assault Charges
Readjusting to society after a person has served a jail sentence can take some time. It is important to be aware of the terms of parole, if applicable, and to understand what may happen if another crime is committed. Allegations of sex crimes can be especially damaging to a person’s reputation, even more so if… Read More »
Milwaukee rollover crash leads to 2 OWI citations
On behalf of Courtney & Molter, S.C. As Milwaukee County has stepped up its police presence and patrols against drunk driving, more people may be defending themselves against these types of charges. One man in particular recently found himself facing two OWI citations in the same day.
2 Milwaukee men charged with felony murder
Two Milwaukee men have been charged with felony murder in relation to a Jan. 29 robbery in the 5300 block of N. 58th Street. According to reports, two 19-year-old males and a 20-year-old male allegedly conspired to rob a beer truck. It appears that the men came up with the plan to rob the truck… Read More »
Milwaukee couple charged with felony forgery
A Milwaukee couple is facing criminal charges after being arrested on Feb. 26. According to reports, the 21-year-old woman and the 26-year-old man were allegedly forging prescriptions in attempt to get OxyContin, a prescription painkiller similar to heroin that is known for being abused by addicts. The two were arrested in Menomonee Falls after a… Read More »
Five facing drug charges after house raid
A 31-year-old Milwaukee resident is now facing seven felony charges related to a drug raid. Four others were charged as well. According to reports, the investigation started in January after an informant told police that the man was selling crack. Police set up multiple deals with four of the five charged during the investigation, and… Read More »
