When you file for bankruptcy, your creditors are entitled to try to collect what you owe from your bankruptcy estate. These creditors can either be “secured” or “unsecured.” In a personal bankruptcy, a secured creditor is typically a bank or other entity that has loaned money for a piece of real or personal property. The […]
The Long-Term Costs Associated with a Traumatic Facial Injury
When you get hurt in an accident, one of the most important reasons to hire an attorney is to make sure you recover just compensation for your future losses. Serious injuries can lead to a lifetime of medical bills and complications; and, if you fail to assert your rights (or if you settle your claim […]
Is There a Way to Minimize Inheritance Fights Between My Relatives?
For many people, among the many reasons to have a comprehensive estate plan, one of the most important is to protect their loved ones from costly and unnecessary legal disputes. From relatives who have never seen eye-to-eye to family members who have different ideas about what their loved ones would have wanted, there are numerous […]
Common Terms to Include in a Divorce Settlement
If you and your spouse are able to resolve your differences out of court – whether through mediation, collaborative methods, or informal negotiations – the terms of your divorce will be established in a written document known as a Marital Settlement Agreement. Regardless of the simplicity or complexity of your divorce, it is imperative that […]
How Should I Conduct Myself During a Field Sobriety Test?
When the police make a traffic stop in Wisconsin on suspicion of drunk driving, one of the things they will often do is ask the driver to submit to field sobriety tests (FSTs). Unlike the breathalyzer test, in Wisconsin, unless you are a commercial driver, you are not required to submit to the FSTs. Wisconsin’s […]
Potential Defenses to Drug Possession Charges in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, drug crimes carry severe penalties. Even a first-time offense of simple marijuana possession can lead to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine (plus court costs and other financial consequences), while felony offenses such as possession with intent to distribute can carry up to a 40-year prison sentence and $100,000 in fines. […]