Author: Matt Last

Matt Last is a criminal defense attorney at Van Severen Law Office Attorney Last defends all criminal and drunk driving offenses throughout Wisconsin.

Using a computer for a child sex crime – is it serious?

August 15th, 2019 by Matt Last

How serious is using a computer to facilitate sex with a child? As technology evolves, communication more-frequently occurs electronically. Technology has made it easier and faster than ever to communicate with one another. Adults frequently use this technology for dating and sexual encounters. However, with this technology comes the use for more criminal means. Criminals...CONTINUE READING

Parental Discipline and Child Abuse

July 30th, 2019 by Matt Last

Criminal penalties: If you find yourself in a situation where you can act to prevent either bodily harm or great bodily harm to a child, and you do noting, you can be punished. Remember, if the actions you fail to prevent could result in bodily harm to the child, you could face up to 6…

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Theft charges in Wisconsin

July 10th, 2019 by Matt Last

At Van Severen Law Office we defend individuals facing all theft charges. Under Wisconsin law, theft is a property crime that can take many forms. Most people think of this charge in terms of retail theft. One of the most commonly-charged theft crimes in Wisconsin is retail theft. That being said, this crime is much...CONTINUE READING

Verbal Argument Can be Domestic Abuse

March 19th, 2019 by Matt Last

I got into a verbal argument with my wife. Why am I being charged with Domestic Abuse? Many clients ask why they are being charged with Domestic Abuse for getting into a verbal argument with their spouse. Basically, the reason is that under Wisconsin Law such conduct can constitute domestic abuse under certain circumstances. Wisconsin,…

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SCOW deals with GPS devices, search warrants

November 29th, 2018 by Matt Last

State v. Johnny K. Pinder: whether a warrant to attach a GPS device to a vehicle was void for failure to abide by statutory requirements On November 16, 2018 the Supreme Court of Wisconsin issued an interesting decision regarding GPS devices. In State v. Johnny K. Pinder, 2018 WI 106, the Court confronted the issue of…

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Do I need an attorney yet?

October 31st, 2018 by Matt Last

What should you do if you find out the police are investigating you for a crime and they want to speak to you? The first thing you need to know is simple: Stop. Don’t need to speak with police. There’s no legal requirement to give a statement to the cops. It doesn’t matter if they…

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