When a Wisconsin charge of operating while intoxicated results in a criminal conviction, even first-time offenders face hefty consequences. Jail time is a possibility, and drivers who receive OWIs also face fines and driver’s license revocations, among other...
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When do authorities have grounds to conduct a vehicle search?
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Feb 20, 2023 | Criminal Defense, OWI
During a Wisconsin traffic stop, the law enforcement officer who pulls your car over may ask if he or she may look through it. Unless certain circumstances exist, you maintain the right to refuse the request to search your vehicle, so it pays to know when you do and...
What is the Wisconsin sex offender registry?
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Jan 31, 2023 | Criminal Defense
Wisconsin developed its sex offender registry in 1997. The log keeps information about people with sex offense convictions within the state. For some offenders, it is mandatory to provide your personal details to go into the registry. The data is available to the...
The consequences of a restraining order
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Jan 11, 2023 | Criminal Defense
In the United States, everyone has a right to a reasonable level of freedom as long as that freedom does not infringe on the rights of another. To protect a person's well-being and sense of security, the State of Wisconsin has an arrangement for filing restraining...
What happens if you refuse a breath test?
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Oct 29, 2022 | Criminal Defense, OWI
Pulling over for a police officer may lead to serious problems. The officer may ask you to partake in roadside sobriety testing to ensure you are not driving under the influence. Under state law, whether you are guilty of driving under the influence or not, you may...
Tips for avoiding probation revocation
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Jul 23, 2022 | Criminal Defense
Probation is a sentencing option that allows offenders to remain under the eyes of law enforcement while living in the community. Courts may offer probation as a condition of early release from incarceration or in lew of jail time for minor crimes and first-time...
Poll raises questions about red flag laws
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Jul 6, 2022 | Criminal Defense
As the conversation around gun control evolves, more states need to reckon with public outcry for change. It is difficult to predict how that change may affect things, which makes it important to understand what the law currently is and what policy changes aim to...
When should you appeal your criminal conviction in Wisconsin?
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | May 23, 2022 | Criminal Defense
Under Wisconsin law, anyone convicted of a crime has the right to appeal their conviction. Your conviction may get reversed on appeal. To file an appeal, the petitioner must submit the notice of intent to appeal within 20 days of the sentencing hearing. Failure to...
When do you have a right to an attorney?
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Mar 26, 2022 | Criminal Defense
The criminal justice system in the U.S. can be almost unbelievably confusing. After all, many statutes and court opinions have hard-to-understand language. Likewise, from investigations to appeals, there are many phases of the process. If you are facing criminal...
Some positive news for college students facing drug charges
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Mar 11, 2022 | Criminal Defense
The U.S. Department of Education is responsible for doling out billions of dollars in federal financial aid to college-bound students every single year. In the past, though, a drug-related conviction was disastrous for students who receive government-backed loans,...
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