Women who are assaulted sexually may be too intimidated and embarrassed to report the incident to police, and offenders may go free. There are also
The delicate nature of sex crimes requires that prosecutors have strong evidence to support a conviction of any alleged perpetrator. If prosecutors are unable to
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
It is not often that a judge presiding over a criminal case will accept “I just didn’t know,” or “I didn’t understand” as a valid
A successful criminal defense strategy often includes a number of important factors. In addition to carefully examining the facts of the case, it is often
The criminal justice system is a complex and nuanced web of organizations, efforts and principles. One element of the criminal justice system that can be
Our justice system is founded on the idea that as citizens, we must be presumed innocent until proven guilty. It is a serious matter to
We have previously written that per Wisconsin’s statutory rape laws, no one under the age of 16 can legally give their consent to have sex.
We 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
