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What is Embezzlement?

Although embezzlement is in the same relative category as fraud, it has its own distinct differences. Crimes of embezzlement are filed under criminal law, and they carry serious punishment even though there is no physical injury. Embezzlement is when a person was trusted to manage someone else’s money or property, and they steal it for Read More

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Steps to Obtain a Restraining Order

A restraining order is a court order that instructs the respondent not to contact, harm, or harass you, to stay away from you or to move out of the house. A restraining order is a big step, yet very important to acquire if suffering from harassment or in danger of harm by another individual. Remember, Read More

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Understanding the Different Degrees of Battery

There are different degrees of battery in the state of Wisconsin, ranging from misdemeanors to felonies. In its simplest definition, battery is physically harming another person. If the victim is touched in a matter that is offensive, harmful, painful, or violent, this constitutes as battery. There are different degrees and levels that we will discuss Read More

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5 Things You Need to Know About DUI/OWI

As the years go on, laws regarding drunk driving are increasingly becoming stricter, as well as the penalties that follow. In 2003, Wisconsin lowered the legal blood alcohol content to 0.08% for someone over 21. A DUI means driving under the influence, while OWI means the person was operating while intoxicated. In Wisconsin, an OWI Read More

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What Is a Probate Case?

Most consider creating a will to be an intimidating task, considering they need to face their future passing. That’s fair enough; nobody in particular wants to think about that. Nonetheless, it’s important to create a will to make the probate case go by more smoothly. Probate is the legal process about how to handle a Read More

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5 Types of Domestic Violence

When people think of domestic violence, most often they think of a situation where a partner physically abuses a victim. Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is used by one partner to gain or maintain control over another partner. The relationship can be with a significant other, sibling, child, Read More

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Walter Ellis North Side Strangler

From 1986 to 2007, seven women were raped and killed by Walter Ellis. He was able to avoid detection by law enforcement because of flawed DNA records, and the victims were prostitutes. These women had multiple samples of DNA on them and drugs in their system. The Breakdown of the false convictions before Walter Ellis Read More

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Social Media Is NOT Private in the Court

Social media has become extremely popular over the last few years, among teens and adults alike. They post about their daily lives, share photos with their friends, and communicate with one another. It is a great tool to keep in touch with old friends and relatives that you are unable to see or speak to Read More

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Difference Between Divorce and Legal Separation

Divorce is not only emotionally difficult; it’s a major step for a couple. Is a divorce really necessary? Legal separation is another route you could take instead. We’ll outline the differences between a divorce and a legal separation for you to decide which is the right option for you. First off, a divorce ends the Read More

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What Makes Up Legal Fees

It is very challenging to get an accurate quote of your total bill for your legal services at your first consultation. There are a lot of fees that could be added onto the bill during the course of the case. These include: consultation fee, standard billable rates, contingency fee, and referral fees. Consultation Fee A Read More

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Divorce FAQs

Q: What is a divorce?

A: A divorce is the legal termination of marriage. All states require a spouse to identify a legal reason for requesting a divorce when filing the divorce papers with the court. The reasons given when filing are referred to as the grounds for divorce.

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