What happens when you run from police on foot?  Resisting an officer – Section 946.41 of the Wisconsin Statutes Section 946.41 of the Wisconsin Statutes is titled “resisting or obstructing an officer.  Obstructing an officer generally applies to situations where and individual intentionally lies or misleads the police.  But resisting an officer applies to situations…

Possession of brass knuckles in Wisconsin is a crime in certain circumstances.  Contact our criminal defense lawyers at (414) 270-0202 for representation. The use and possession of brass knuckles in Wisconsin is not automatically illegal.  Instead, possession of this weapon is illegal in two situations: firstly, when possessed by individuals under 18 years old, and…

Child abuse cases in Wisconsin: Physical abuse of a child is a felony.  Cases involving physical abuse break down into two further categories: Was the conduct intentional or reckless?  And did that conduct cause bodily harm, great bodily harm, or bodily harm in a way that subjected the child to a risk for great bodily…

Van Severen Law Office, S.C. represents individuals throughout Wisconsin facing sexual assault charges.  Contact us at (414) 270-0202 to be connected with one of our top attorneys. Facing a sexual assault or sex crime charge is one of the most frightening situations a defendant faces in the Wisconsin criminal justice system.  The penalties are serious,…

Criminal defense attorney Mario J. Fiumefreddo Criminal defense attorney Mario J. Fiumefreddo is a lifelong Milwaukee, Wisconsin resident. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and his Juris Doctorate from Marquette University Law School. Mr. Fiumefreddo’s time at MU Law carried a strong emphasis in both criminal law and trial advocacy….

Impersonating peace officers, fire fighters, or other emergency personnel is a crime in Wisconsin.  Contact Van Severen Law Office, S.C. for help: (414) 270-0202 Impersonating peace officers, fire fighters, or other emergency personnel is a Class A misdemeanor offense in Wisconsin.  If you’re convicted of this offense, the maximum penalty you face is 9 months…

What are Wisconsin’s penalties for drunk driving in 2024? Wisconsin lawmakers didn’t change the penalties for drunk driving in 2023.  Moving into 2024, the penalties are as follows: First offense operating while intoxicated charges are non-criminal and a conviction cannot result in you being locked up.  If you’re convicted, you face a 6-9 month driver…

Simulating legal process is a felony in Wisconsin.  Contact Van Severen Law Office at (414) 270-0202 for a free consultation. Simulating legal process is a very specific, rarely charged crime in Wisconsin.  But when it is charged, it’s serious.  Simulating legal process is a felony.  One version of the offense is a Class I felony,…

What is human trafficking? Human trafficking refers to using another human to commit commercial sex acts or other services.  The method by which traffickers depends on the case, and includes a long list of various methods of control.  Section 940.302(2)(a) of the Wisconsin Statutes prohibits human trafficking, in the Class D felony version of the…

Assisting escape is a felony in Wisconsin.  Contact Van Severen Law Office, S.C. regarding this, or any other, criminal charge: (414) 270-0202 Assisting escape, like permitting escape, is a serious felony criminal charge in Wisconsin.  While these two charges are similar, assisting escape refers to actively helping an inmate escape from custody.  Permitting escape, on…