Last year, the American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Wisconsin and a law firm filed a federal lawsuit accusing the Milwaukee Police department of operating a "vast and unconstitutional stop-and-frisk program" that targeted African-Americans and Latinos. The...
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Man charged with cyberstalking a lesson for Milwaukee residents
The Internet has made it easier for people in Milwaukee and elsewhere to learn personal information about others. However, the Internet has also carved out new criminal offenses that penalize individuals for wrongly using the Internet. One of these possible criminal...
Milwaukee man faces drug possession charges after undercover buy
Those who sell drugs should be careful when selling their products. Undercover police can be anywhere. One unknowing Milwaukee man sold drugs to undercover police not once, not twice, not three times, but four times. He now faces seven felonies, including drug...
Milwaukee man faces homicide charges after drug deal goes awry
Simple choices individuals make can spiral out of control quickly. Some of these choices can affect other individuals and their loved ones forever. When these choices are serious and involve illegal activity, an accused defendant should create a strategic defense...
Former Milwaukee chairman accused of sexual assault
What is the difference between first and second-degree sexual assault? If a person is convicted of sexual assault, what penalties can that person face? Will that person be required to register on Wisconsin's sex offender registry? Recently, a retired Milwaukee County...
Milwaukee man killed in apparent robbery
In Milwaukee, violent offenses often result in serious criminal charges and stiff penalties. An individual accused of a violent crime, such as homicide, risks reputational damage along with jail or prison time. Sometimes, individuals are accused of serious criminal...
Woman convicted of first-degree sexual assault gets new trial
In Milwaukee and elsewhere, sexual offenses are severely punished. An appeal of any sentence given on criminal sexual charges may be beneficial in reducing penalties for those who have received a sentence with significant penalties, which undoubtedly will affect the...
Milwaukee man reoffered plea deal in sexual assault case
When people in Milwaukee and elsewhere have been charged with a sexual offense they face potential consequences that can affect their lives and the lives of their loved ones in the present and future. A sex crimes conviction could lead to prison time, fines and the...
In Milwaukee the outcome of a field sobriety test can be serious
A field sobriety test is the first step officers use to determine if a suspected drunk driver is, indeed, impaired.Recently, east of Milwaukee, a woman allegedly caused 3 separate accidents while driving under the influence. One of the drunk driving accidents caused a...
Milwaukee man found with marijuana in mouth faces drug charge
In Milwaukee and elsewhere, drug charges are not taken lightly. Those convicted of drug charges, such as drug possession, could face serious penalties that may impact the lives of the accused and their families. Recently, a Milwaukee man was charged with drug...