It is an unfortunate fact in not only in Juneau County, but throughout the country, that we are facing an opioid crisis. Often times, when people hear the word opioid they assume heroin, but opioids also include prescription painkillers. Any time an individual goes to the doctor and is prescribed pain pills such as Hydrocodone, Oxycodone, or Codeine, they are…
As human beings there are times we unintentionally lose our temper. It may be that we are under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or just in the heat of the moment, and we do something we may regret. In these times when control is lost, if you put your hands around another individual’s neck and impede airflow, no matter…
Do you know what will happen if you are ordered to appear before a judge and fail to show?In Sauk County, failing to appear before a judge does not necessarily mean the police will show up at your home or workplace, but rather, a bench warrant will be issued for your arrest and your name will be added to a…
On October 8, police in Oak Creek were dispatched on reports that a car was driving the wrong way down a street, struck a civilian car, and hit a utility pole. According to an article on the Patch, when police arrived on the scene, they arrested a man on “carrying a concealed weapon, possession of a firearm while intoxicated, recklessly…
Over the past couple of years, Wisconsin, as well as across the United States, we have seen an alarming increase in the number of synthetic marijuana overdoses. In July of this year, there was a reported 102 overdoses in one county alone. With this problem not going away anytime soon and the number of emergency responses increasing, prosecutors are cracking…
With the number of crime programs currently on television, you have probably heard the term “bond hearing”. But, unless you have had personal experience with the law, you may not fully understand what is going on or are aware of the benefits of having an attorney present. According to the Wisconsin State Legislature, the initial appearance before a judge occurs…
In Juneau County Wisconsin, the possession of Heroin is a very serious offense. Under the current law, the weight of possible punishment is dependent on the amount of heroin that was on the person at the time of the arrest, whether the individual in question knew about the possession, and if there was an intent to sell, manufacture, or traffic…
For many, Labor Day weekend is the final hoorah of summer. Often celebrated with barbecues, get togethers, and final trips to the beach. Unfortunately for some, most celebrations involved long days in the sun with alcohol, and later, getting behind the wheel. If you were pulled over this past weekend and accused of a DUI in Juneau County, you may…
For many people, the dream of owning a home in Wisconsin is something that they grow up yearning for. Being able to say “this is my home” is a sense of accomplishment that many work their lives for. The road to home ownership is one that does not happen overnight. From working and budgeting, to finding the perfect home with…
It seems though every night on the news, whether local or national, there is a story regarding domestic violence. For almost all of these stories, people are quick to assume guilt and want the harshest possible punishment delivered without knowing all the facts associated with the incident. The Attorneys at Southworth and Stamman know that there is more than one…