The New Normal A Blessing or a Curse?
Recently, I had court appearances in Darlington at 9:30 AM, in Janesville at 10:30 AM, in Monroe at 2:00 PM, and a conference with individuals in Monroe and Madison at 3:00 PM. No, I did not get a speeding ticket or burn up a tank of gas. Instead, this was all possible from the comfort […]
Training for Virtual Hearings
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Wisconsin courts have begun using the Zoom video conference platform to conduct hearings. On June 4, D&B attorneys took in a presentation by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers entitled “Virtual Hearings – The New Normal”, covering tips on effective use of videoconferencing, as well as some of the […]
2020: Reflections and Perspectives on the Criminal Justice System as It Concerns Alcohol and Drugs
Recently, the Lafayette County Court initiated its new OWI Court, a program intended to provide additional services to address the issue of serial offenders of the Wisconsin drunk driving laws. With the passage into the third decade of this century, I began to reflect on how the criminal justice system is dealing with the alcohol […]
Do Millennials Need Lawyers?
Have you ever had a Millennial tell you that you no longer need to do something the way you’ve always done it because it is now available online? Millennials do everything online from banking and socializing to ordering groceries and getting their college educations. Usually from their cell phones, no less! This ambitious group of […]
CBD – A New Product – Raises Interesting Legal Issues
The other day as I walked on the Monroe Square, I passed three stores within a half block of each other selling CBD oil products. It seems like CBD oil is all the rage these days and there are many local farmers and small business people that are looking at it as a new opportunity […]
ANATOMY OF A PERSONAL INJURY CASE, PART TWO: A brief guide for someone who is injured by another party
People are injured every day in accidents, frequently through no fault of their own. What should those persons expect if they decide to pursue a personal injury claim.This article will address what you might expect after a lawsuit is filed through the date the trial begins. THE DISCOVERY STAGE: Once a lawsuit is filed, the […]
You Have the Right to Remain Silent and You Should Probably Exercise It
The right of a person to not be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself or herself has a long history in our justice system. Its origins are unclear but it dates back to at least the 15th and 16th centuries. In the American justice system, it serves to protect defendants […]
New Law Allows Eviction of Tenants that Commit Crimes
In March 2016, Wisconsin passed a new law allowing landlords to terminate tenants’ leases that commit certain crimes under Wis. Stat. § 704.17(3m). Any tenant that engages in “criminal activity” or “drug-related criminal activity” may find themselves served with a notice by the landlord that could force them to vacate the property after five days. […]
ANATOMY OF A PERSONAL INJURY CASE, PART ONE: A Brief Guide for Someone Who is Injured by Another Party
People are injured every day in accidents, frequently through no fault of their own. What should those people expect if they decide to pursue a personal injury claim? This article is a brief review of the initial stages of what you might expect if you desire fair compensation for your injuries. A second article will […]
Dynamic Drunk Driving Defense Seminar
In September, Bob Duxstad attended a two day Dynamic Drunk Driving Defense Seminar sponsored by the Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (“WACDL”). This intensive program on the defense of persons charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence included segments relating to proper blood draws, the science of gas chromatography, defense of […]