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Knives have been important tools for millions of years. Today, virtually everybody uses a knife on a daily basis to cook or eat food. Many industries in the Milwaukee area require workers to use knives to do their jobs. Knives…

If you have watched any TV crime shows, you probably are familiar with the words actors portraying police officers often use when they arrest someone. You likely have heard them say something like this: “You have the right to remain…

Americans deserve to know what their police departments are up to. In Wisconsin, rumors about intelligence gathering operations known as “fusion centers” have raised concerns among civil liberty advocates. What are fusion centers? What has the Milwaukee fusion center been…

Criminal courts in Wisconsin increasingly recognize the need for addiction treatment. That goes for drugs and alcohol. In fact, there are currently 31 treatment courts for OWI offenders in Wisconsin, and the state’s first OWI treatment court opened in Waukesha…

We work for them, worry about them, save for them, and do all we can to help them. But no matter how much we try to protect our children, they are bound to make mistakes. It’s part of life. When…

It’s common knowledge that alcohol and certain prescription medications are not supposed to be mixed — particularly if you’re planning to drive. Prescription drugs for pain, anxiety and depression typically have alcohol-related warnings on the bottles, as well as warnings…

In 2017 — the most recent year with available data — there were 916 opioid-related overdose deaths in Wisconsin. In 2016, Wisconsin saw 865 opioid-related overdose deaths. The opioid crisis continues to affect families throughout the state. People with addiction…

Wisconsin has a reputation as a state where beer flows freely. While that may be true in one sense, the reality is that law enforcement in Wisconsin is cracking down on drunk driving. There are heavy penalties for operating a…

If you’re facing a criminal charge, you undoubtedly want to put the matter behind you as soon as possible. For many people, that means taking a plea deal rather than going to trial. But before you plead guilty to a…