One of the nation’s most influential judges recently spoke out on the subject of incarceration-related sentencing. His position on the subject came to light in a concurrence written in relation to a case involving a defendant sentenced to 50 years for a sex crime. The defendant in the case was 46 years old at the […]
Read MoreThe idea that a person may only make a given mistake once is fairly idealistic. In truth, humans tend to make the same mistakes again and again; not necessarily because they are stubborn or foolish, but simply because it may take more than one misstep to learn a lesson. Unfortunately, some mistakes are more costly […]
Read MoreIn January, we posted that Wisconsin residents can sometimes face DUI charges for drugged driving even if the drugs in their system are legal and prescribed by a doctor. An arrest often relies on the judgment of a police officer to determine if the drugs in the driver’s system have caused impairment. A Wisconsin man […]
Read MoreWe have often posted about Wisconsin’s hard-line stance on sex crimes. Those who are charged with a sex crime can face literally hundreds of years in prison because of the classification of sex crimes as felonies. Additionally, those who are suspected of a sex crime are often charged with several felonies at once. A recent […]
Read MoreWhen it comes to crimes committed by minors there is much debate over appropriate sentencing. When minors are convicted of serious crimes – ones which usually result in the death penalty or life in prison – deciding how to sentence them is very contentious. Currently the Wisconsin Supreme Court is reviewing a case involving strict […]
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