Intentionally pointing a firearm at another is a misdemeanor in Wisconsin.  Contact Van Severen Law Office at (414) 270-0202 for help. Intentionally pointing a firearm at another is a firearm crime that doesn’t involve discharging the weapon.  Instead, legislators recognized the dangerousness of simply aiming the weapon at another human being.  To many this makes…

Carrying a firearm in certain public buildings is a misdemeanor in Wisconsin.  Contact Van Severen Law Office at (414) 270-0202 for help. Wisconsin criminal law bans carrying a firearm in a public building.  The word “public” building applies only to buildings owned or leased by the state or any political subdivision of the state.  The…

It’s a crime to discharge a firearm within 100 yards of certain buildings.  Contact one of Wisconsin’s best criminal defense law firms for help: (414) 270-0202 Wisconsin laws dictate how, when, and where it’s legal to use and possess a firearm.  One law makes it illegal for individuals to discharge a firearm within 100 yards…

Mandatory minimum penalties apply in all Wisconsin drunk driving cases.  Prior to February 2023, defense attorneys, prosecutors, and trial courts had a difficult time deciding what mandatory minimum penalties applied to 5th and 6th offense OWIs.  Those specific OWI offenses carry a presumptive minimum penalty of 1.5 years initial confinement in prison, but allow courts…

Section 946.61(1)(b) of the Wisconsin Statutes – Bribery of witnesses Section 946.61 of the Wisconsin Statutes describes many different forms of bribery.  The one relevant to our conversation today is in subsection (1)(b) of the statute.  It focuses on witnesses who accept bribes.  That law says: (1)  Whoever does any of the following is guilty of…

2023 OWI 1st charges in Wisconsin: The first time many individuals are ever arrested is for a first-offense operating while intoxicated.  In Wisconsin, a first OWI isn’t a criminal charge (it is not a misdemeanor or felony).  Penalties include fines ranging between $150.00 and $300.00, a driver license revocation of 6-9 months, and an interlock ignition…

Section 941.20(3) of the Wisconsin Statutes – Endangering safety by use of a dangerous weapon. Section 941.20(3) of the Wisconsin Statutes describes this crime.  Specifically, it indicates: (a) Whoever intentionally discharges a firearm from a vehicle while on a highway, as defined in s. 340.01 (22), or on a vehicle parking lot that is open to the…

What is homicide by intoxicated use of a firearm?  Homicide by intoxicated use of an airgun?  Section 940.09(1g) of the Wisconsin Statutes explains: Section 940.09(1g) of the Wisconsin Statutes defines this homicide charge.  Specifically, the law says: (1g) Any person who does any of the following is guilty of a Class D felony: (a) Causes the death…

What is domestic abuse? Section 968.075 of the Wisconsin Statutes defines domestic abuse.  “Domestic abuse” isn’t a crime charged itself – it’s a modifier added to other crimes (like substantial battery or stalking).  It includes intentional infliction of physical pain, physical injury, or illness, intentional impairment of physical condition, sexual assault, or a physical act…

When should I hire a criminal defense firm to defend my revocation case? In short, as early as possible.  Waiting until a few days before your hearing does not give your defense attorney a whole lot of time to figure out if options, such as alternatives to revocation, are available.  It’s important to remember that…