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Criminal cases occur in a variety of ways. Factors to a criminal case almost always include: the time it takes to go through a case, procedures, the people involved, the location of the court, the judge, and definitely the outcome. These are all reasons why it is very important to keep one thing consistent, having an experienced Top Tier lawyer.
Criminal law is notorious for being shown on TV and movies, but it is not always presented in a truthful way. So what really is a crime? A crime is basically defined as an act that threatens, harms, or endangers somebody else.
State Crimes
These types of charges have to do with criminal acts that violate a state statute (law). Our lawyers will tell you that it is in your best interest to follow the orders of a police officer. At the same time, they would strongly suggest that you remain silent (if questioned) until you get a chance to speak with one of them. If you or a loved one have been charged with any of the following crimes, contact us immediately.
- Armed Robbery
- Child Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Offense
- DUI / DWI / OWI
- Firearm Offenses
- Fraud
- Homicide and Murder
- Probation and Parole Revocations
- Theft / Burglary
- Sex Crimes
Federal Crimes
These types of charges have to do with criminal acts that violate a statute (law) passed by the United States Congress. If you or a loved one have been charged with any of the following crimes, contact us immediately.
- Bank and Mail Fraud
- Drug Trafficking and Conspiracies
- Firearms Offenses
- Internet Sex Crimes
- Medicare and Healthcare Fraud
- Perjury and Obstruction of Justice
- Pre-Indictment Investigations
- RICO Conspiracies
- Trade Secrets
- Trademark and Copyright Infringement
Crime Definitions
Arson
Where someone intentionally burns someone else’s structure down (house, business, bar, restaurant, car, etc.).
Assault and Battery
When someone physically threatens, harms, or endangers another person with physical violence.
- Aggravated Assault – which is when someone uses extreme force (usually involving with a weapon).
- Sexual Assault – forced sexual activity (example: touching in unwanted places of the body), or sexual activity without consent.
Burglary
When someone illegally enters a structure (house, car, business, etc.) with the intent of a criminal act. Burglary does not just refer to “robbery” or “theft.”
Child Abuse
Any type of physical, mental, sexual, emotional, neglectful abuse on a child.
Conspiracy
When two or more people plan on committing a crime and take some sort of action towards executing their plan. The planned crime does not need to be executed for there to be a conspiracy charge. There just needs to be “action” towards executing the plan.
Criminal Contempt
when someone disrespects, lies, violates, or insults a person of the court. These are criminal acts when they hinder the process of administering justice in the courts.
Disorderly Conduct
This is basically any type of “conduct” (behavior) that disturbs the peace of the public. This is claim is brought frequently given the fact that authorities can apply it many different ways.
Domestic Violence
Physically, psychologically, or emotionally harming someone that is a member of the household (family member, spouse, etc.).
Drug Trafficking
Selling, transporting or importing illegal substances (drugs).
Drug Possession
Willfully possessing illegal controlled substances (drugs).
DUI / DWI
Operating a vehicle while being impaired due to alcohol or other drugs. The common names are: DUI (Driving Under the Influence), DWI (Driving While Intoxicated), OUI (Operating Under the Influence), OWI (Operating While Intoxicated), and OMVI (Operating Motor Vehicle Intoxicated).
- Specifically, a DUI is when you are operating a vehicle with a BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) of over .08 (Wisconsin law), OR the driver’s ability is impaired due to drugs or alcohol.
Homicide
Not all homicides (killing a person) are crimes (for example, self-defense is not a crime). Murder is the crime that is typically associated with homicide. 1st degree murder is the pre-meditated and intentional murder and 2nd degree murder is when there is not premeditation (was not planned), but the killer intended to kill the victim. Manslaughter is an illegal killing, but not quite murder. Involuntary manslaughter is when the killer has NO intent to kill someone (for example a DUI involved murder), but the killer was still behaving criminally.
Rape
Non-consensual sex that is physically forced causing injury (physical, mental, or emotional) or threat of injury.
- Statutory Rape – sexual relations with someone under the age of consent (consensual age varies in many states). There does not have to be “force” for someone to be guilty of statutory rape.
Theft or Larceny
taking something of value, which is not yours, without the consent of the owner.
Vandalism
An act that destroys or harms a person’s property without permission.