Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate with family and friends, but it can also be a time when crime rates increase. According to the FBI, there were 1,214,464 violent crimes reported in the United States in 2019, and 8,975 of them occurred in November1. That means that on average, there were 299 violent crimes per day in November, which is higher than the annual average of 273 per day1. Some of the common crimes that happen during Thanksgiving are domestic violence, drunk driving, theft, and burglary. These crimes can have serious consequences, such as injuries, arrests, fines, jail ti ..read more

Veterans Day is a time to honor and thank those who have served in the U.S. military. It is also a time to raise awareness and compassion for the challenges that many face after returning from war zones. One of these challenges is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, PTSD affects about 7% of veterans in their lifetime, and about 13% of veterans who use VA health care services. PTSD can cause symptoms such as: Reliving the trauma through nightma ..read more

Best of Racine 2023 Voting is open!! You can help Cafferty & Scheidegger win for the 4th year in a row by voting each day from Today August 2nd through August 23rd. With so many great Racine businesses to choose from, vote for Cafferty & Scheidegger and then vote for businesses in other categories that are making a difference in our community. Two easy ways to vote, txt to vote and vote by web each day: Text 258 to 262-846-5670 https://bit.ly/Votebest The post Best of Racine – 2023 first appeared on Cafferty & Scheidegger ..read more

A Message from Cafferty & Scheidegger As the 4th of July approaches, Southeast Wisconsin eagerly anticipates celebrating the birth of our nation. At Cafferty & Scheidegger Law Office, we understand the importance of this holiday and the joy it brings. As criminal defense attorneys, we also want to emphasize the significance of celebrating responsibly, particularly when it comes to the issue of drinking and driving. We urge our community to prioritize safety and offer positive alternatives for celebrating the 4th of July with friends, family, and loved ones while leaving your car at hom ..read more

Everyone at Cafferty & Scheidegger is pleased to welcome Juan S. Ramirez to our expert Racine team. He has previously practiced criminal defense as a Public Defender in Racine County for the past five years, representing both adults and juveniles. Through Juan’s dedicated work in his last role, his client received an acquittal in a homicide case, for which Juan was awarded the Hanson Memorial Advocated Prize by the Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Juan prioritizes keeping his clients informed throughout the legal process and makes sure clients understand every step of the ..read more

First off Happy Holidays from all of us at Cafferty & Scheidegger. As the year winds down and the holiday season ramps up, we here at Cafferty & Scheidegger look back with gratitude for the past year. We have been busy! For the third year running, we have won the Best of Racine, in the Attorney/Law Office category, and it’s all thanks to our clients who put their trust in us to help them navigate difficult times in their lives. We appreciate them all more than we can say. We hope you enjoy your holidays, but please do it safely! Traveling away from home? Secure your home and set your a ..read more

Thanksgiving is a Terrible Time for an OWI Many people’s celebrations include turkey and a few alcoholic drinks. The traditions of drinking on Thanksgiving actually begin the day before Thanksgiving, which is the biggest bar night of the year. Before you head out to celebrate, consider a few reasons why an OWI can ruin your plans. Thanksgiving Weekend OWI The week of the Thanksgiving holiday not only has an increase in the occurrence of OWIs, but also injuries related to accidents that involve drinking. The highest rate of OWIs occurs from the time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s weekend ..read more

The results of the @Journaltimes 2022 Best of Racine, are in… We are thrilled to announce that for the third year running, Cafferty & Scheidegger S.C. has won the Best of Racine County for 2022 for the Best Attorney/Law Office category! ? https://journaltimes.com/best-attorney-law-office-cafferty-scheidegger-s-c/article_0cffb574-466c-11ed-95b8-b7c617341107.html We are so grateful to our clients who put their trust in us and refer us to friends and family. Thank you to everyone who voted ?️ for our firm – your support means the world to us! The post Best of Racine County 2022 first appeared ..read more

We all know that kids don’t make the best decisions. Run around the house with a sharp object? Sure. Eat an entire bag of gummy bears? Why not? Skateboard down a steep hill with no safety gear? Check. The human brain is nearly fully developed by the age of six. However, it goes through intensive remodeling during adolescence, and this process can continue into the mid-twenties. The prefrontal cortex (front of the brain) is the part of the brain that controls decision-making, problem-solving, and impulse control. It is also the last part of the brain to go through the remodeling process, which ..read more

Wisconsin will be celebrating Independence Day all weekend long! Popular choices may be: BBQs, cookouts, picnics Pool parties Boating at the lake Bars, or in many cases several bars Suffice it to say most celebrations across Southeastern Wisconsin will include alcohol. Drunk driving is a serious problem. Holidays like the Fourth of July are big holiday weekends for drunk driving (OWI) arrests. Anyone who tests over the legal limit will be arrested. It is important to keep in mind with our neighbors to the south in Illinois having legalized marijuana. It is still illegal in Wisconsin to posse ..read more