Criminal Defense

Choosing the right criminal defense attorney can make or break your case outcome, do not rush this important decision. Make sure you do your research and follow the tips in the link below to make sure you hire the right attorney for your situation.

The actions you take before, during, and after a traffic stop can have a major impact on your OWI defense. Please read these tips and keep them in mind the next time you see the flashing lights in your rearview. Find a Safe Place to Pull Over We know getting pulled over is stressful even… Continue reading “What Should I Do When the Cops Pull Me Over?”

Wisconsin has a mandatory arrest law for domestic violence cases. In the event of a police officer being called to the scene, they are required to use their best judgment to find out who the predominant aggressor is, and arrest them. The Maciolek Law Group has extensive experience defending a variety types of domestic abuse… Continue reading What is the Mandatory Arrest Law?

Convictions for First offenses are civil, not criminal, but the penalties include large fines and a loss of driving privileges for six to nine months. Conviction for a second or third offense results in a permanent criminal record, mandatory minimum jail sentence, and lengthy loss of driving privileges. A fourth or higher offenses are felony… Continue reading Civil and Criminal Consequences of OWI

Being arrested for drug possession does not mean you have to be convicted, have to serve time, or deal with the consequences of having a criminal record. By starting your defense as soon as possible after an arrest, you give your defense attorney the best chance of limiting your exposure to these outcomes. Some of… Continue reading Common Defenses for Drug Possession Charges

Charges in federal court usually involve high-level agencies of the Federal Government like the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), or the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (BATFE), or Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). It is crucial to have a defense attorney with experiencing taking on powerful adversaries in the federal court system.

This press release tells us two things. One, federal prosecutors and the Drug Enforcement Agency would love to make an example out of you. Two, federal drug crimes come with harsh penalties. It is essential to have an experienced defense lawyer fighting for your rights if you are accused of a drug-related crime.

There’s a good chance you’ve broken the law without even realizing it. Yale Law professor Stephen Carter estimated in 2014 that 70 percent of Americans “have committed a crime that could lead to imprisonment.”

One thing remains certain amid this uncertainty: federal crimes result in harsher sentences. It is crucial to have a defense attorney with experience in federal court if you are accused of federal crimes. https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/10/politics/sotomayor-barrett-federal-sentencing-commission/index.html

If you or a loved one has received a target letter from federal prosecutors, it is time to make sure you have an experienced criminal defense lawyer on your side. However, not just any defense lawyer will do. You need a lawyer who has specific experience defending clients against federal charges in federal courts. The… Continue reading Federal Criminal Defense Is a Different Ball Game