Witnesses to alleged crimes in Wisconsin are often required to complete depositions for a court proceeding. If the witness is a child, however, the court may not allow the deposition to be used in court. Here are some of the reasons the court may not hear a child's...
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The police can lie to get you to confess
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Jul 1, 2021 | Blog, Criminal Defense
When called in for questioning by the police, most people think that the police always tell the truth. However, the police can lie to get to the truth. Although there are limits, it's legal for police to lie during an interrogation in Wisconsin. Nevertheless, there's...
What are common drug possession defenses?
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | May 10, 2021 | Criminal Defense
An arrest for drug possession could lead to severe legal troubles. Wisconsin law establishes felony charges for those who possess enough drugs to reach an "intent to distribute" level. All defendants accused of drug possession still maintain their Constitutional...
What happens if someone violates a restraining order?
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Mar 1, 2021 | Blog, Criminal Defense
Filing a restraining order in Wisconsin could help you protect yourself and your family from an abusive partner. While the individual could still make contact with you, a restraining order makes it illegal to do so. You could even report the breach to the police and...
When to file DUI appeals in Wisconsin
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Jan 28, 2021 | Blog, Criminal Defense
A DUI in Wisconsin gets taken seriously by the courts although the penalties vary by case. The arresting officer typically has to prove to the court the driver had a BAC of 0.08 or more while driving, which is the legal limit in most states. However, if the driver...
What are the facts about drunk driving during the holidays?
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Dec 23, 2020 | Blog, Criminal Defense, OWI
In the state of Wisconsin, hundreds of people die in drunk driving accidents every year. Other states have similar statistics, particularly around the holidays. To fight the epidemic of drinking and driving, some states, like Michigan, have launched initiatives to...
Man facing several felonies, including drug charges
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Dec 23, 2020 | Criminal Defense
A 42-year-old man is facing several charges after allegedly threatening harm to his female companion. The Wisconsin resident was charged with making terrorist threats, two counts of possessing a firearm as a felon, felony possession of THC and also having drug...
What are the consequences of a restraining order?
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Oct 29, 2020 | Criminal Defense
After someone petitioned for a restraining order against you, your mind likely turned to the restrictions you could face. No matter whether you committed the acts you were accused of, the order could upend your routines and relationships. The possibility of these...
Man, woman facing drug charges after traffic stop
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Oct 6, 2020 | Criminal Defense
A recent traffic stop resulted in the arrest of a 27-year-old man and a 29-year old woman. The Wisconsin residents are facing drug charges along with others. A sheriff’s deputy stopped a vehicle for speeding and said he smelled marijuana and also spotted it in the...
Wisconsin man facing a number of drugs charges
On Behalf of Mayer Law Office, LLC | Sep 3, 2020 | Criminal Defense
A 35-year-old Wisconsin man has been indicted on a number of charges relating to drugs. The Milwaukee resident was indicted by a federal grand jury on drug charges -- distributing a number of illegal substances as well as being a felon in the possession of firearms....
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