Many Wisconsinites are still reeling from the loss that took the Packers out of the running for the Super Bowl. In spite of this, many of us will likely be watching the game this weekend. As they do every year, law enforcement agencies across Wisconsin are already...
Month: January 2015
Why a personal breathalyzer device might be a good investment
It is often thought that New Year's Eve is among the busiest drinking days of the year. This may be true, but it seems that Americans don't necessarily dry up after New Year's. According to one study, 14 of the 15 busiest drinking days in the U.S. each year occur...
Why are false confessions so common?
Nearly any criminal defense attorney would tell you to always have an attorney by your side if you have been detained and are being questioned by police. Too many suspects believe that because they are innocent and have nothing to hide, they also have nothing to fear....
Juvenile offenders and the threat of solitary confinement
We have previously written about the disturbing experiences many juveniles have when forced to interact with the criminal justice system. Here in Wisconsin and across the country, juvenile offenders accused of serious crimes often receive the same regard and same...
What kind of crimes is DNA evidence used for in Wisconsin?
DNA evidence has been a game-changer for the criminal justice system, and even though the technology is relatively new, it has resulted in the conviction and exoneration of hundreds of people. DNA can be used in criminal investigations to determine if a person was at...