For most people, their car is one of their most expensive assets, and also one of the most important. Having a car allows you to get to work, and gives you the personal freedom to do everything from run errands to take trips on the weekends. Of course, owning a car comes with certain financial […]
Can I Enter the U.S. if Convicted of a DUI?
Under the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), there are several issues that can make foreign nationals ineligible to enter the United States. One such ground for ineligibility is having a criminal record. However, there are special rules for driving-under-the-influence (DUI) convictions; and, even if you are ineligible, you may be entitled to a waiver […]
When Can One File for Bankruptcy Again in Wisconsin?
If you have previously filed for bankruptcy, either personally or in your business, it is important to understand the limitations that can apply to second and subsequent bankruptcy filings. While you can technically file for bankruptcy at any time – regardless of your past filing history – the U.S. Bankruptcy Code imposes restrictions on the […]
Could Someone Go to Jail for Selling “Illegal” Butter?
If you have noticed the Kerrygold brand of butter missing from your local grocery store’s shelves, you are not alone. As recently reported by Fox News, state regulators have forced the Irish butter maker out by asserting that the company’s product violates a law from the 1970s which only permits “Grade A” dairy products to […]
The Differences Between Murder and Homicide Charges
As with certain other provisions of Wisconsin’s criminal code, the ways in which Wisconsin law defines homicide charges are somewhat unique. Specifically, technically speaking, there is no crime of “murder” in Wisconsin (aside from felony murder, which is discussed below). Instead, the offense commonly referred to as murder in other states is classified as “intentional […]
Wisconsin Lawmakers Seek Harsher Penalties for Drunken Drivers
Following last year’s enactment of a new law making a fourth drunk-driving offense a felony (and imposing harsher penalties for subsequent drunk driving charges), this year, Wisconsin lawmakers are seeking to impose even harsher penalties for certain drunk driving-related crimes. Three new bills were introduced in February by Representative Jim Ott and Senator Alberta Darling, […]