Criminal Defense Posts

05/24/2024    Blogs    Napela Shim, Attorney at Johns, Flaherty & Collins, SC

Explore various facets of the law as it applies in daily life and perhaps reveal some surprising legal insights. Read More »

05/04/2024    Blogs    David Pierce, La Crosse Criminal Defense Lawyer

A look at THC laws in Wisconsin: What’s legal, what could get you into hot water, and why you might want to keep a lawyer on speed dial!   Read More »

04/07/2024    Blogs    Johns, Flaherty & Collins, SC

We’re hosting a graduation party at home for our son and a few of his friends. Can we serve teens alcohol as long as we’re supervising? Read More »

01/04/2024    Blogs    David Pierce, Criminal Defense Attorney

How preliminary hearings in WI work, plus when to waive a preliminary hearing and how and when to use preliminary hearings to negotiate a deal. Read More »

12/15/2023    Blogs    Johns, Flaherty & Collins, SC

Research has found that attitudes about drunken driving change with the amount one drinks. Read More »

11/28/2023    Blogs    Johns, Flaherty & Collins, SC

To request a field sobriety test, an officer must have probable cause that you were driving while impaired as evidenced by your driving behavior. Read More »

07/09/2023    Blogs    David Pierce, La Crosse Attorney

If you're just beginning to research restraining orders, here's an overview of the orders, their purpose, and the standard process for obtaining one. Read More »

05/08/2023    Blogs    Tony Gingrasso

Traffic tickets are increasing slowly but steadily in Wisconsin. You forget to update your registration, miss a stop sign or a speed limit sign — all innocent mistakes. Our last check on data from the Wisconsin D.O.T. showed the number of citations issued increases at a rate of about 3 percent per year Read More »

04/06/2023    Blogs    Brian Weber, Criminal Defense Attorney

It’s prom season, and soon it will be graduation season as well — a time of celebration and milestones where adolescence and adulthood converge. Read More »

03/28/2023    Blogs    David Pierce, Criminal Defense Lawyer

Using a fake ID may seem like a harmless way to have some fun with your friends, but the truth is that it can have serious consequences. Read More »