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May
Pleading Self Defense in Wisconsin
What Are the Penalties for Using a Fake ID?
What Is “Good Time” in Wisconsin?
What to Do if You're Charged with Shoplifting
April
Can You Go to Jail for Cyberstalking in Wisconsin?
Is Incest a Crime in Wisconsin?
Understanding Healthcare Fraud
What Is False Imprisonment?
February
How Can Police Misconduct Affect Your Criminal Case?
What Is the Difference Between Drug Distribution & Trafficking?
What Guns Are Illegal to Own in Wisconsin?
What Is Double Jeopardy?
January
How Would Bail Change in Wisconsin if the Bail Amendment Passes?
Understanding the Discovery Process
What Are the Consequences for Wire Fraud in Wisconsin?
When Minors Are Tried as Adults in Wisconsin
2022
December
Can You Refuse a Request to Search Your Car During a Traffic Stop?
Woman Plans to Use Trafficking as Defense for Homicide
Governor Tony Evers Again Proposes Marijuana Legalization
What Happens If You Violate Probation?
November
Rash of Swatting Calls of Active Shooters at WI Schools
Teens and Homeowner Could Be Charged in Bonfire Explosion
Crimes Against the Elderly Come with Tougher Penalties
WI Man Allegedly Cuts the Internet Cable in Hate Crime
October
What Are Wisconsin's Child Pornography Laws?
When Is Sexting Illegal in Wisconsin?
The Difference Between Circumstantial & Direct Evidence
Defendants Need Court Permission to Point Blame Elsewhere
5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Represent Yourself in a Trial
September
What Are White-Collar Crimes in Wisconsin?
The Difference Between Extended Supervision and Probation
Some Juvenile Crimes in Wisconsin Are Sent to Adult Court
August
WI Specialty Courts Focus on Treatment, Not Punishment
Reasons Why You Should Exercise Your Right to Remain Silent
No Statute of Limitations for Wisconsin Murder Charges
What Is the Difference Between a Jury and a Bench Trial?
July
The Relationship Between Probable Cause & Search & Seizure
Is Identity Theft Common in Wisconsin?
Sex Trafficking Can Be Argued as a Defense for Homicide
New WI Law Addressing Rape Kit Backlog Goes into Effect
June
Buffalo & Uvalde Mass Shootings Spur Bipartisan Gun Bill
What Are Inchoate Crimes and Are They Serious?
Milwaukee Homicides Increase Despite Drop in Violent Crimes
Refusing Blood Test No Longer a Prior Wisconsin OWI Offense
May
What Makes a Wisconsin Drug Kingpin?
Harassment vs. Domestic Abuse Restraining Orders
Drug Offenses Account for 31% of All Federal Crimes
Suspected Domestic Violence Victim Cannot Drop the Charges
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Who Can Own Guns in Wisconsin?
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Getting a Restraining Order in Wisconsin
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Are Theft Crimes All Classified the Same Way?
What Should Be Done in the Aftermath of a Car Accident to Avoid Criminal Charges?
Can Misdemeanor Charges Be Lowered?
Are All Federal Crimes Felonies?
November
Can I Legally Refuse a Field Sobriety Test?
Can a Child’s Wishes Override a Custody Arrangement?
What Are Drug Conspiracy Charges?
Can I Legally Share My Prescription Medication?
October
How Felony Convictions Change Your Voting Rights
Disorderly Conduct and the Potential Consequences
The Consequences of a Felony Conviction
Traffic Stops: What You Can and Can’t Say No To
September
Your Internet Browsing History and Its Use in Court
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Airplane Unruliness: What’s at Stake?
Is Coughing on Someone an Assault?
August
Penalty for Possession of Alcohol Under 21
Highest Incarceration Rate in the World
Is Road Rage a Crime?
Back to School Safety Tips for Drivers
July
Are Hate Crime Laws Effective?
Concurrent vs. Consecutive Sentences
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Drake Bell Charged for Crimes Against a Child
June
What Does My Lewd Conduct Charge Mean?
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Wisconsin Stand Your Ground Law
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Is an Accidental Fire Considered Arson?
April
SBA Loan Fraud & Possible Penalties
Risks of Celebrating 4/20 in Wisconsin
What Counts as Sexual Assault?
What Is Considered Aiding and Abetting?
March
Meaning of Malice in Criminal Law
Alternatives to Driving on St. Patrick’s Day
Fentanyl Overdoses Give Rise to Homicide Charges
OWI Impacts on Insurance Rates
February
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Can You Go to Jail for Hitting Your Child?
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Are Speed Traps Illegal?
The “CSI Effect” on Jurors
Can I Bring My Vape on a Plane?
2020
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What Is the Burden of Proof in a Criminal Case?
6 Factors That May Lead to Criminal Behavior
5 Types of Police Misconduct to Know
10 Ways to Prepare for Your Zoom Court Hearing
November
15 Telltale Signs of Shoplifting on Black Friday
OWI Dangers on ‘Blackout Wednesday’
6 Common Holiday Crimes to Know this Season
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October
Rules for Registered Sex Offenders on Halloween
Is It Illegal to Lie to the Police?
6 Possible Defenses to Theft Charges
Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Key Facts & Figures
September
Understanding the Reid Technique in Police Interrogations
Is Plagiarism Illegal in Wisconsin?
Rules of Probation in Wisconsin
Threats to Online Classrooms During COVID-19
August
An Inside Look at Wisconsin’s Court System
How Is Mail Fraud Defined in Wisconsin?
Penalties for Using a Fake ID
Is Kneeling During the National Anthem a Constitutional Right?
July
What Types of Evidence Are Used in Criminal Cases?
Protests & Disorderly Conduct
COVID-19 Impacts on Domestic Violence Homicide Crimes
What Happens to My Gun Rights After a Conviction?
June
New Federal Title IX Rules & UW
What Constitutes Gang-Related Crime?
3 Flaws in Criminal Investigations
Wisconsin Driving Points System
May
Say “Yes” to Drug Testing
Bail vs. Bond
Warrantless Search & Seizure
Courtroom Conduct Dos & Don’ts
April
What Are the Penalties for White Collar Crimes?
3 Factors that Affect Drug Crime Penalties
Common Types of Cybercrime
Hit & Run Consequences: Potential Charges & Penalties
March
What Are the Different Types of Domestic Violence Crimes?
How Can I Appeal My Conviction?
Are Assault and Battery Different Crimes?
What Are the Penalties for Armed Robbery?
February
Wisconsin’s Open Container Law Explained
Can You Be Arrested for Accidental Shoplifting?
Why You Should Call an Attorney After an OWI
What Happens When Police Come to Your Door
January
Drug Crimes Involving Minors
What Happens to My Property in a Drug Crime Case?
Will I Be Arrested If I'm Accused of Domestic Abuse?
Will I Have to Surrender My Firearms in a Domestic Violence Case?
2019
December
Helping Someone Who Committed a Felony is also a Felony
Using Abusive Words Against a Child May Be a Crime
Here’s One Party It’s Illegal to Be a "Guest" Of
What Is Wisconsin’s Law on Recklessly Endangering Safety?
November
What Is Weed Tourism?
What Are the Penalties for Fleeing from an Officer in Wisconsin?
Is Criminal Damage to Property a Felony Offense in Wisconsin?
What Are the Penalties for Bail Jumping?
October
Modern-Day ‘Pirates’ Being Charged with Theft
How Can a Prosecutor Pursue a Case Years After the Alleged Crime?
Brendan Dassey Asks Wisconsin’s Governor for a Pardon
10-Year-Old Girl Charged as an Adult for Murder of Baby
September
Can Selling Vape Cartridges Lead to Drug Crime Charges?
Are There Laws When You Are Drinking White Claws?
How Do Out-of-State Traffic Convictions Affect My Driving Record?
Is it Unconstitutional for Cops to Ask a Motorist if They Have a Weapon?
August
What Is the Armed Career Criminal Act?
Wisconsin Supreme Court: Blood Draw Consent Can’t Be Withdrawn
Wisconsin PDs Participating in Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign
Can You Get in Trouble for Lying to Police?
July
What Is Wisconsin’s Law Against Recklessly Endangering Safety?
Is it Illegal to Be a Passenger in a Stolen Vehicle?
Crimeless Revocations: Sent Back to Prison for Rule Violations
What’s the Difference Between Tax Avoidance and Tax Evasion?
June
What Are the Consequences of Violating a Restraining Order?
Is Human Trafficking a State or Federal Offense?
Is Catfishing Illegal in Wisconsin?
May
Can Police Draw Blood from Unconscious Drivers?
Do I Have to Answer a Police Officer’s Questions?
What Is the Criminal Trial Process in Wisconsin?
What’s the Confrontation Clause?
April
What Can Cause a False Positive on a Breathalyzer Test
What Can Affect Intoxication?
I Got an OWI! Do I Have to Tell My Boss?
Is Swatting a Crime in Wisconsin?
March
Wisconsin Hazing Law
Hate Crimes in Wisconsin
Common Online Dating Crimes
Leaving a Child in a Hot Car in Wisconsin
February
Ignition Interlock Devices in Wisconsin
Can Juvenile Offenders be Tried as Adults in Wisconsin?
Is Revenge Porn Illegal in Wisconsin?
5 Aggravating Factors of a Wisconsin OWI
January
How an OWI Can Ruin Your Life
What is Police Misconduct?
What is Implied Consent in Wisconsin?
How Police Spot Intoxicated Drivers
2018
December
What is Prescription Drug Fraud?
5 Types of Drug Possession Defenses
Can I Avoid Going to Jail for a Drug Crime in WI?
Avoid Shoplifting This Holiday Season
November
Wisconsin Self-Defense Laws
How a Motion to Suppress Can Help Your Case
5 Common Police Mistakes During a DUI Arrest
Can Felons Vote in Wisconsin?
October
What Does "No Contest" Mean?
Plea Bargaining in Wisconsin
Pulled Over by Police? Let Siri Discretely Record the Traffic Stop
Avoid Social Media When Facing Criminal Charges
September
How to Act in the Courtroom
What You Should Wear to Court
Why You Need a Lawyer When Facing a Misdemeanor
Officer Involved in Sterling Brown Arrest is Fired
August
Can I Get a Wisconsin OWI Charge Reduced to Reckless Driving?
Hire a Former Prosecutor as Your Criminal Defense Lawyer
Common Mistakes People Make After OWI Charge
July
6 Common Ways to Violate Probation
Is It Against the Law to "Sleep It Off" in My Car?
Supreme Court Decides Warrant Necessary for Cellphone Tracking
Are Fireworks Legal in Wisconsin?
June
Wisconsin's Firework Laws
Prescription Drug Crimes - What You Should Know
What You Should Know Before You Pay Your Traffic Ticket
What You Need to Know About Unlawful Searches & Seizures
May
How a Night On the Town Could Lead to a Disorderly Conduct Charge
How Can I Keep My License After an OWI Arrest?
How the Fourth Amendment Can Protect You
Parental Kidnapping: What You Need to Know
April
How Accurate are Breathalyzers?
The #MeToo Movement & False Allegations of Sexual Assault
2017
December
Your Guide to the State's Medical Marijuana Laws
I Was Falsely Accused of Domestic Violence - Now What
Consequences of Failing to Register as a Sex Offender
November
Murder vs. Manslaughter: What's the Difference?
OWI Checkpoints in Wisconsin
October
How to Remove a Restraining Order
Excessive Bail & Your Legal Rights
What Wisconsin's Laws Say About "Sexting"
Three Things You Didn't Know About Embezzlement
September
What Is Entrapment?
Why You Should Hire a Lawyer Even If You Think You're Guilty
August
Can I Change Defense Lawyers After I've Already Hired One?
Defending Date Rape Charges
July
Defenses to Statutory Rape Charges in Wisconsin
Can I Be Charged With OWI If My BAC is Below .08?
June
Witness Credibility in a Criminal Case
What Constitutes False Sexual Assault Allegations?
May
What Are "Reasonable Suspicion" & "Probable Cause?"
How Long Will a Traffic Ticket Stay On My Record?
April
Milwaukee: One of the Most Dangerous Places to Live
What is Probable Cause?
March
Who Is Eligible for Expungement?
What Crimes Qualify for Sex Offender Registration?
January
I Passed the Sobriety Tests - Why Was I Arrested for OWI?
What Happens If I Don't Show Up for My Court Date?
2016
December
The Miranda Warning: Know Your Rights in an Arrest
Cybercrime Investigations & Charges
November
State vs. Federal Offenses
What to Do if a Bench Warrant Is Issued for Your Arrest
September
Who Can File for a Restraining Order in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin's Three Strikes Law Explained
August
Examining Wisconsin's Drugged Driving Law
July
What Happens When Someone Violates Their Probation?
June
Wisconsin Firearm Laws: Who Can Carry a Gun?
Factors That Make Up a White Collar Crime
May
Do You Know Your Rights During a Police Search?
Burglary: Not Just a Theft Crime
April
Assault & Battery: Two Very Different Offenses
Your Rights During an OWI Stop
March
Why You Should Hire Your Own Attorney
February
What It Means to Be a Registered Sex Offender
Marijuana Laws in Wisconsin
January
The Differences Between Misdemeanors and Felonies in WI
2015
December
Tips for Avoiding an OWI Charge This Holiday Season
2014
September
Attorney Cherella Featured in a CBS 58 News Exclusive
July
Ryan Braun's Steroid Case and Suspension
George Zimmerman Trial Verdict - Cherella Law Thoughts
June
The New World Order on 5th Amendment Rights
Finding the Right Criminal Defense Attorney
Cherella Law Launches New Website
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