Category: Drug Charges
Penalties for drug charges in Wisconsin
On behalf of J. Kippa Law, LLC | August 29, 2019
When facing a drug possession charge in Wisconsin, the penalties for a conviction can be quite steep depending on the circumstances of your case. Reviewing the potential consequences can help you understand why it is so important to protect your legal rights after this type of arrest. Read on for information about the general guidelines…
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Do police need a warrant to search my car?
On behalf of J. Kippa Law, LLC | March 28, 2019
Cars have been part of people’s daily lives for decades now. People use their cars to travel from place to place, obviously. Because they are so important, people haul around a lot of their stuff in their vehicles, and police in Appleton and the surrounding area know this. For this reason, police often conduct traffic…
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Instead of penalties, is treatment an option for drug charges?
On behalf of J. Kippa Law, LLC | November 8, 2018
When a person is charged with drug violations in Appleton or anywhere in Wisconsin, it does not necessarily mean they should be classified as a drug dealer or drug distributor. Of course, those facing these charges have the right to a legal defense just like anyone else. For many, however, being arrested for drug possession…
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Can where drugs are sold worsen penalties for drug offenses?
On behalf of J. Kippa Law, LLC | October 11, 2018
For Wisconsin residents who are arrested and charged with drug offenses, there are the fundamentally serious consequences that must be considered when assessing the alternatives for lodging a defense. It can come as a surprise, however, when the penalties are worse than the person might initially have envisioned. The situation will dictate when there will…
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Possession of drug paraphernalia and its determinative factors
On behalf of J. Kippa Law, LLC | September 14, 2018
Drug offenses can come in a variety of ways and it is imperative for Wisconsin residents who are arrested on drug allegations to remember that they have rights. One issue that frequently arises is when a person is arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia. Knowing how the law assesses an item and if it is…
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Legal protections for those facing drug charges
On behalf of J. Kippa Law, LLC | May 25, 2018
Drug charges can result in harsh penalties and consequences which is why it is essential for individuals who have been accused of committing a drug crime to be familiar with their criminal defense rights. Drug charges can include both state and federal charges and can include both drug possession charges or drug trafficking charges. In…
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Alternatives are available for drug charges
On behalf of J. Kippa Law, LLC | April 20, 2018
There are lots of people in Appleton and the surrounding area of Outagamie County that are suffering under the weight of a drug or alcohol addiction. Many of these people are, generally speaking, law-abiding citizens, and they certainly behave themselves when they are able to stay sober. Unfortunately, though, in moments of distress or in…
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Adams County heroin investigation focuses on 2 women
On behalf of J. Kippa Law, LLC | March 1, 2018
A law enforcement investigation of drug trafficking in Adams County has resulted in the arrest of two women. Police stopped them while they were traveling together on Wisconsin Highway 13 in Adams. A news release from the sheriff’s office described them as a 54-year-old from Friendship and a 34-year-old from Adams. Because investigators believed the…
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Marijuana laws in Wisconsin
On behalf of J. Kippa Law, LLC | February 22, 2018
There are constant changes to marijuana laws across the country in recent years. Multiple states are legalizing marijuana for medicinal and recreational purposes and the national attitude about the drug is shifting. Many municipalities and states also decriminalize the drug. Because of these adjustments, it can be difficult to keep track of the laws in…
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Police detain 4 after conducting searches
On behalf of J. Kippa Law, LLC | February 21, 2018
Police in Wisconsin have reported that four individuals were taken into custody on Feb. 16 after drugs, firearms and cash were allegedly discovered when two Rock County residences were searched. Initial accounts indicate that officers from the Rock County Sheriff’s Office and the Beloit Police Department were involved. Police say that the search warrants were…
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