Forgery Charges in Wisconsin

Forgery Charges in Wisconsin

Under the Wisconsin Statutes, forgery is defined as “intent to defraud falsely” and making or altering a writing or an object so it appears to have been made by someone else. Forgery is typically considered a Class H felony. Penalties of a conviction include fines and...
Credit Card Fraud in Wisconsin

Credit Card Fraud in Wisconsin

Under Wisconsin law, it is illegal to use or intend to use a credit card belonging to another individual, without that person’s consent, for the purposes of obtaining “money, goods, services or anything else of value.” Using another individual’s credit card without...
How Much Does an Ignition Interlock Device Cost?

How Much Does an Ignition Interlock Device Cost?

How much does an ignition interlock device cost? According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, these devices are not cheap. After adding up the cost of an average installation, monthly maintenance, and removal of the device, you will be looking at an annual...
What Behavior Is Considered Disorderly Conduct?

What Behavior Is Considered Disorderly Conduct?

According to the Wisconsin Statutes, disorderly conduct is defined as a person engaging in behavior that is “abusive, indecent, profane, boisterous, unreasonably loud and/or otherwise disorderly conduct under circumstances that tend to cause a disturbance.” This...