What Are the Different Types of VA Disability Benefits Claims? Veterans eligible for disability claims because of certain conditions sustained in service to their country may file claims with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). However, filing a claim and getting that claim approved so that you may receive the disability benefits you […]
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What is a Wage Garnishment? A wage garnishment happens when a court orders your employer to withhold some of your earnings to pay off a debt. What is your recourse if a creditor garnishes your wages in Wisconsin? The first step is to consult a Wisconsin wage garnishment attorney. Creditors in Wisconsin may garnish wages
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What is a Plea Bargain in Wisconsin? A plea bargain is a legal agreement where, in return for the dismissal of additional charges, the defendant consents to plead guilty to a lesser offense or accept a reduced sentence. Plea agreements can hasten case resolution, conserving time, money, and emotional strain. However, accepting a plea bargain
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This was written by Travis James West – Founding partner at West & Dunn The lawsuit, brought by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), challenged the CTA’s constitutionality, arguing that it violated the Commerce Clause by exceeding Congress’s authority to regulate interstate commerce. The court agreed with the NFIB’s position, stating that “the fact
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What is Wisconsin’s ‘Not a Drop’ Absolute Sobriety Law? The state of Wisconsin has a zero-tolerance policy for drivers under the age of 21 who have consumed alcoholic beverages. The law, sometimes known as the Not a Drop alcohol law, requires absolute sobriety from drivers under the age of 21 behind the wheel of a
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What is Expungement and How Does it Work? If you have been convicted of certain types of crimes, Wisconsin law allows courts to expunge your criminal records. In most cases, Wisconsin state law usually limits the opportunity of expunging criminal records to criminal convictions involving misdemeanor crimes and felonies committed by defendants of a certain
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What Is Forensic Evidence? Forensic science encompasses a wide array of scientific fields, including physics, chemistry, computer science, and biology, that are used in searching for and explaining various pieces of evidence that can be used in legal cases, especially criminal cases. That may involve anything from DNA, blood alcohol content (BAC) tests, fingerprints, ballistics,
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Does Just Being Charged with a Felony Impact My Civil Rights in Wisconsin? While the principle of “innocent until proven guilty” mostly applies to someone charged, but not yet convicted, of a crime, just being charged can cause issues for the accused person. There are laws that prevent discrimination (such as from employers) for just
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Drug Possession Charges in Wisconsin In the state of Wisconsin, drug possession charges can carry severe penalties, including fines and potential jail time. These charges can stem from the possession of a wide range of controlled substances, including illegal drugs, prescription medications, and even certain over-the-counter products. Depending on the specific substance involved, the charges
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