Appleton Wisconsin Criminal Law Blog

On behalf of J. Kippa Law, LLC | November 22, 2019

In Wisconsin, driving while under the influence of alcohol or another intoxicating substance is operating while intoxicated. According to this state’s laws, ignition interlock devices are part of the penalty for drivers in certain situations involving OWIs. In these situations, judges do not have the discretion to decide whether or not a person may install…
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On behalf of J. Kippa Law, LLC | November 21, 2019

As a parent, you may wonder whether your child is at risk for delinquency and whether there is anything you can do to prevent such difficulties. There are a number of risk factors that may come into play at different points in your child’s development and make him or her more likely to engage in…
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On behalf of J. Kippa Law, LLC | November 7, 2019

College teaches some students independence and how to function on their own. For others, college is a time to act out and challenge the system. For you, your college career brings you closer to your dream job and the life you have always wanted. But as with some students, you find yourself in a situation…
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On behalf of J. Kippa Law, LLC | September 4, 2019

Mistakes often lead to unintended consequences. A common mistake is driving after having a drink with dinner. While you may think that you are fine to drive, the legal limit for alcohol in Wisconsin is rather low, so even one drink could put you over it. This means you could end up with a DUI…
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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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On behalf of J. Kippa Law, LLC | May 28, 2019

Wisconsin was known for lax laws regarding drinking and driving, but the state continues to tighten them. The possible fines continue to go up, the penalties grow more demanding, including possible time in jail, and other oversight such as an ignition interlock device with its installation fees. Those with an occupational license will be hit…
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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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On behalf of J. Kippa Law, LLC | March 18, 2019

If authorities find you using, possessing, selling or manufacturing drugs and you find yourself facing a drug-related criminal charge, you may have to pay steep fines, fulfill substance abuse treatment requirements or even spend time in jail as a result. This does not necessarily have to be the case for all drug offenders, however. In some…
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On behalf of J. Kippa Law, LLC | March 14, 2019

An 18-year-old student at the University of Wisconsin in Madison faces multiple criminal charges after what may have been connected to a Saturday night of partying. Police in charge of enforcing the laws on the University’s campus say that an officer was sent to a dormitory on reports that someone was urinating in the common…
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On behalf of J. Kippa Law, LLC | March 1, 2019

This blog has on several occasions discussed the serious consequences even a first-time offender can face after being accused of domestic abuse or another criminal charge related to domestic violence. There is also a certain stigma associated with getting convicted of or even accused of this sort of crime. Especially with heightened awareness of the…
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