Milwaukee County winter parking laws start December 1, 2024.  Don’t get towed. Milwaukee County winter parking laws go into effect on December 1, 2024.  Different municipalities and neighborhoods have different rules, so we’ve compiled all of them in this blog post for your convenience. Van Severen Law Office, S.C. is a criminal defense law firm... The post Don’t get towed – 2024 Milwaukee County winter parking laws, explained. appeared first on Van Severen Law Office ..read more

You were convicted of a felony.  Now you’re wondering – where can felons work in Wisconsin?  (And the United States?) Whether and where felons can work is a polarizing topic for discussion.  Some people believe that it’s appropriate to ban felons from working for the rest of their lives.  These individuals think that a mistake... The post Where can felons work in Wisconsin? appeared first on Van Severen Law Office ..read more

What is voter disenfranchisement? Voter disenfranchisement refers to the practice of restricting or denying someone’s ability to vote.  Voter disenfranchisement can take many forms, including things we all share, like gender and age.  In other countries around the world, voter disenfranchisement is sometimes based on ethnicity or the area within a country an individual resides. ... The post Can felons vote in elections in Wisconsin? appeared first on Van Severen Law Office ..read more

Over the last year, parents across the United States have been prosecuted for crimes their children committed.  Can it happen in Wisconsin? On November 30, 2021 Ethan Crumbley killed four students and injured seven others at Oxford High School in Oxford, Michigan.  He was eventually sentenced to life in prison.  Prosecutors also went after his parents.  James and Jennifer Crumbley faced criminal charges for involuntary manslaughter.  They were both convicted after a jury trial and sentenced to a decade in prison. So, can it happen in Wisconsin?  How easy is it fo ..read more

Wisconsin’s expungement laws haven’t changed much in 2024.  This blog post explains the current state of the law: Wisconsin’s expungement laws in 2024 haven’t changed much.  Over the last few years, but for a few minor changes in the law, expungement (expunction) functions pretty consistently throughout the state.  And although Wisconsin’s law on wiping away criminal records is more difficult than many states, the law is clear, unambiguous, and easy to understand.  Figuring out which defendants, charges, and situations qualify is not a substantially difficult task. Van Seve ..read more

Wondering whether police can stop you for broken taillights in Wisconsin?  Van Severen Law Office, S.C. criminal defense lawyers explain: Broken taillights, and replacing burnt out bulbs, involves one of the most basic forms of maintenance we must perform on our vehicles.  This is especially the case if you’ve ever had the pleasure of driving a high mileage vehicle with some wear on it.  Unfortunately, sometimes you don’t discover your tail light isn’t working until it’s too late and the cops are behind you.  Whether the police can pull you over for an equipment violation ..read more

Wondering whether police can stop you for broken tail lights in Wisconsin?  Van Severen Law Office, S.C. criminal defense lawyers explain: Broken tail lights, and replacing burnt out bulbs, involves one of the most basic forms of maintenance we must perform on our vehicles.  This is especially the case if you’ve ever had the pleasure of driving a high mileage vehicle with some wear on it.  Unfortunately, sometimes you don’t discover your tail light isn’t working until it’s too late and the cops are behind you.  Whether the police can pull you over for an equipment violation ..read more

Marijuana is illegal in Wisconsin.  What about delta-8, delta-9, delta-10, and CBD? Years after the federal legalization of hemp-derived delta-9, Wisconsinites across the state have started to see advertisements for “legal weed.”  And once they take a look into these ads, they’re sometimes surprised to see that various companies across the United States are prepared to ship these items right to Wisconsin.  But plenty of smoke and mirrors are usually at play, and these companies typically use generic, confusing terms such as “weed,” “legal weed,” or “the good stuff” (our favorit ..read more

Possession of brass knuckles in Wisconsin is a crime in certain circumstances.  Contact our criminal defense lawyers at (414) 270-0202 for representation. The use and possession of brass knuckles in Wisconsin is not automatically illegal.  Instead, possession of this weapon is illegal in two situations: firstly, when possessed by individuals under 18 years old, and secondly, when carried in a concealed fashion.  Adults in Wisconsin can legally possess brass knuckles when done so openly.  Similarly, adult possession of them inside of your home or apartment is not a crime. We ..read more

Prosecutors typically file additional charges when you run from the police.  But what are they?  Our criminal defense attorneys explain: We see people run from police on television all the time.  Sometimes we see it in real life.  Taking these actions will likely result in additional criminal charges.  How serious those charges are depend on a few circumstances.  For example, was the defendant in a vehicle when he fled from the police?  This is a felony called fleeing and eluding.  Was the defendant on foot when he ran away? The misdemeanor criminal cha ..read more