Call Van Severen Law Office at (414) 270-0202 to discuss traffic citation defense You certainly aren’t going to jail.  But that doesn’t mean your speeding ticket or traffic ticket isn’t serious.  Your rights are always important.  The criminal defense attorneys at Van Severen Law Office defend traffic citations.  If you want a trial on a traffic matter,…

What’s the actual definition of a misdemeanor? Section 939.60 of the Wisconsin Statutes provides us the actual definition of misdemeanor: A crime punishable by imprisonment in the Wisconsin state prisons is a felony.  Every other crime is a misdemeanor. We certainly believe that the focus on time is easier to understand.  By this definition, a…

Commonly asked questions in criminal and drunk driving defense: Do you offer free consultations? Yes.  Our criminal defense attorneys always offer free consultations for individuals accused of committing crimes or violating municipal law.  Contact Van Severen Law Office to set up a telephone or in-person consultation. We specialize in defending all criminal and municipal law…

Felonies carry a variety of sentences: A 12 month sentence is much different than a life sentence.  One is painful.  The other is a complete restriction of our liberty for the rest of your life.  So, how do we break down felonies? Felonies range from Class A to Class I and carry different penalties.  Section…