It is a scenario that every divorced parent dreads. After months or even years of fighting over your divorce, child custody, and maintenance payments, the matter finally gets resolved. But rather than comply with the order of the court, your ex-spouse refuses to pay the required child support. Thankfully, there are several important steps that […]
Multiple OWIs and The Risk of Felony Conviction
While the thought of criminal prosecution for one OWI may be overwhelming for many, the reality is that repeated offenses for driving while intoxicated are not uncommon. Under Wisconsin law each additional offense raises the level of punishment imposed and increases the risk of jail time. Despite the best efforts of one recent defendant, Wisconsin […]
10 Reasons to Never Defend Yourself in a Criminal Case
If you’ve been charged with a crime, you may be tempted to represent yourself in court. But while you have a legal right to represent yourself, it’s never a good idea. Here are 10 reasons it isn’t a good idea to defend yourself if you face criminal charges. 1) You Only Get One Arraignment You […]
How is Your Jury Determined? Understanding the Voir Dire Process
Jury selection is one of the least understood, but very important aspects of the trial process. At the end of the trial, after all of the work of your lawyers is done, your fate rests in the hand of those jury members. Over the years, experts have come to specialize in the process of jury […]
Can You Sue for Injuries from Electric Shock?
Each year, at least 70 people in the United States are killed by electrocution due to faulty consumer products. The majority of these victims were adults aged 40 to 59 years old. Electrocution is also one of the most common workplace injuries. In fact, about nine percent of all deadly workplace accidents involve electrocution. If […]
Common Flaws in DIY Estate Plans
These days, it’s not hard to find DIY estate plan websites, software packages, books, and fill-in-the-blank forms. More people than ever are relying on DIY estate plans to make wills and other estate documents. It’s a cheap solution for those who can’t afford to pay an attorney to create estate plan documents. But, if you’re […]