On behalf of Southworth and Stamman, LLC posted in drunk driving on Friday, August 26, 2016. Wisconsin Dells is a great place to have a good time. Between the resorts, the night life and all the unique experiences to be had, our region something for everyone. Unfortunately, Wisconsin Dells is also a hot spot for drunk driving arrests. The year-round population of Wisconsin Dells…
Wisconsin Marijuana Possession Laws On behalf of Southworth and Stamman, LLC on Thursday, July 16, 2015. Possession of Marijuana and it’s Consequences. Surprising to many of our younger clients, a first offense possession of even the smallest amount of Marijuana (THC) comes with a maximum penalty of a $5,000 fine and one year in jail, along with a possible suspension of the…
On behalf of Southworth and Stamman, LLC on Tuesday, June 11, 2013. On April 17, 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court in Missouri v. McNeely issued a ruling that significantly affects the handling of OWI/DUI related cases. Prior to McNeely, officers were constitutionally permitted to withdraw the blood of a suspected driver against his/her consent without first obtaining a warrant. This…
Wisconsin Deferred Prosecution Agreements: What To Know On behalf of Southworth and Stamman, LLC on Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Deferred Prosecution Agreements have become one of the best tools for both prosecutors and defense attorneys to use in an effort to resolve lower-level criminal cases. For younger defendants, a Deferred Prosecution Agreement can mean a life without the burden of a criminal…
On behalf of Southworth and Stamman, LLC posted in criminal defense on Tuesday, May 3, 2016. Governor Scott Walker recently signed into law Act 371, which will increase penalties for drunk driving convictions in the state. This law turns a defendant’s fourth drunk driving offense into a felony, no matter how long ago the third conviction was. In the past, the fourth conviction was only on…
By Phillip Stamman of Southworth and Stamman, LLC on Friday, May 13, 2016. On Tuesdays during the Spring and Fall, mothers of high school students provide an off-campus lunch along with a Christian message at a nearby park to students. The school district, along with the City of Middleton, pressured the mothers into leaving the park, claiming they were in violation of park rules.…