Have you heard the latest on the Biden administration taking the necessary steps to pardon thousands of Americans convicted of simple marijuana possession under federal law? Click here to learn all about it.
https://apnews.com/article/biden-marijuana-government-and-politics-2d5e3d9e2cfbbbe3ee114536738894a8
Do you have fun plans for the final holiday weekend of summer 2022? Getting caught up in fun can be easy, and you forget to practice safe driving skills. Neither you nor us want your fun weekend to result in a traffic ticket or DUI. Click the link for a few tips on staying safe on the roads this Labor Day Weekend.
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Jeff Kippa believes that every case is unique and must be approached differently. The legal world can be confusing, therefore Kippa encourages people who are being charged to have someone to guide them through the process. In the video linked, Kippa speaks on one of his areas of specialty- domestic abuse offenses.
The pandemic has resulted in a reduction in Wisconsin’s prison population.
https://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/crime/2022/04/12/wisconsin-prison-population-fell-during-covid-19-pandemic-heres-why/9468274002/
“By insisting on a formal review of how our criminal justice system failed, we can learn and improve our efforts to prevent future failures.” We agree. When mistakes are made in the criminal justice system, we all have an obligation to learn from it and ensure people’s rights are protected.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2022/03/19/wrongful-convictions-criminal-justice-accountability/7062303001/
A 14-year-old was cited for OWI in the aftermath of a crash that hurt five people in Madison on March 14. This is a reminder that the legal limit for drivers under the age of 21 is 0.0.
https://www.weau.com/2022/03/15/14-year-old-cited-owi-crash-that-hurt-five-people/
It depends on what is being said. For example, domestic abuse in Wisconsin includes threatening to cause pain, threatening sexual assault, and destroying property (or attempting to). If you face a protective order or domestic violence charges, it is crucial to seek the advice of an experienced defense attorney.
https://www.jkippalaw.com/blog/is-verbal-abuse-considered-domestic-violence-in-wisconsin/
Did you know? Wisconsin law provides for the permanent revocation of driving privileges when a person has four or more OWI offenses. Permanent revocation also makes a person ineligible for an occupational license.
https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/dmv/license-drvs/susp-or-rvkd/lifetime-rev.aspx
A study reveals that nearly 50% of unemployed men in the United States have criminal convictions.
https://www.science.org/content/article/staggering-study-reveals-46-unemployed-u-s-men-have-criminal-convictions
Convicted felons in Wisconsin are prohibited from possessing a firearm. Additionally, federal law could bar you from possessing a firearm if your offense meets the definition of a violent crime of domestic abuse.
https://www.jkippalaw.com/criminal-defense/faq/
