Permitting escape is a serious felony in Wisconsin.  Van Severen Law Office is an award-winning criminal defense law firm representing individuals throughout the state. So long as humans are in charge of other humans in the jails and prisons throughout Wisconsin, permitting escape will be an issue.  This criminal charge focuses on all of the…

First degree reckless homicide Although this blog post focuses on when one hunter accidentally shoots another, first degree reckless homicide applies to situations where the shooter acts in a way that was much more reckless than a simple accident.  This crime requires that the shooter engage in “criminally reckless conduct” and act with “utter disregard…

Wisconsin has no law titled “statutory rape.”  But what is it?  And do we have anything similar? Statutory rape occurs when an adult has sex with a minor, that minor consented to the sex, and no force, violence, or threats occurred.  The reason criminal justice professionals refer to this charge as rape is because the…

Carrying a concealed knife is a crime for certain individuals in Wisconsin.  Contact Van Severen Law Office, S.C. at (414) 270-0202 for help defending criminal charges. Knife laws changed in 2015, and along with those changes came the creation of a law prohibiting carrying a concealed knife.  Carrying a concealed knife is only illegal for…

A Wisconsin criminal defense attorney explains the pros and cons of a no contest plea. Sometimes criminal cases in Wisconsin conclude with a guilty or a no contest plea.  This is generally after the defendant decides he’s not interested in proceeding to trial, but instead wants to resolve the case.  Sometimes this is because the…

What are Wisconsin’s knife laws in 2023?  Our criminal defense lawyers explain: Wisconsin’s knife laws might seem confusing.  Are butterfly knives legal? What about switchblades?  Does the length of the blade matter, and where do I start measuring it?  Finally, can I possess a concealed knife? Over the last decade, new laws have slightly complicated…

Invasion of privacy is a crime when looking into a dwelling of another.  If you’re facing this criminal charge, contact Van Severen Law at (414) 270-0202. Looking into the dwelling of another, in specific circumstances, is one criminal form of invasion of privacy.  And while we consistently hear the phrase “invasion of privacy” thrown around…

Felons in Wisconsin will have a difficult, if not impossible, time deer hunting for the rest of their lives. Deer hunting in Wisconsin is a tradition that many of us have known our entire lives.  As we approach the holiday season, hordes of Wisconsinites migrate north to hunt the state’s native white-tailed deer.  Different timelines…

Throwing or discharging bodily fluids at public safety workers or prosecutors is a felony offense in Wisconsin.  Contact Van Severen Law Office, S.C. at (414) 270-0202 to speak with a criminal defense attorney. Throwing or discharging bodily fluids at a public safety worker or prosecutor is a felony level criminal charge in Wisconsin.  It frequently…

Defamation is a Class A misdemeanor in Wisconsin.  For help with this charge, or any other, contact Van Severen Law Office at (414) 270-0202 While defamation is traditionally thought of as the basis for a civil lawsuit, in Wisconsin it’s also prohibited by criminal law.  Although not a felony, defamation is the most serious misdemeanor…