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23-year-old could spend years in jail if convicted of drug crimes
A Wisconsin woman was arrested for allegedly possessing 2.36 ounces of heroin on Oct. 8 in Darien. The woman has now been accused of even more crimes following a thorough investigation by authorities. In addition to the current charges, the woman has a previous history of drug-related convictions.
According to police, the 23-year-old woman had over 2 ounces of heroin in a total of 134 individual baggies. The street value of the contraband material is believed to be $6,700. As a result of the allegations and evidence, she has been charged with felony-level controlled substance possession, felony-level controlled substance possession with the intent to deliver and possession with the intent to deliver inside 1,000 feet of a public park.
If convicted of these felony offenses, the woman could spend anywhere from six to 30 years in prison. She is currently being held on bond of $250,000. Authorities found approximately $847 in cash belonging to the woman at the time of the arrest; however, police would not permit the woman to use this money to help pay for the 10 percent of her bond that would lead to her release. Authorities said that they first needed to determine that the cash was not drug money.
3 defenses against theft crimes
Wisconsin residents who charged with theft crimes face the threat of spending quite a bit of time in prison or jail if they are convicted. The severity of the punishments will increase dramatically based on the value of the property that was allegedly stolen. However, those accused of theft or larceny will have the ability to defend themselves in court.
Here are three common defenses used in theft crime trials:
-- You are the owner of the property: Perhaps you didn't steal the property at all, and you're the owner. If this is the case for you, then all you have to do is prove that you are the owner of the property and/or you have a valid claim to the property.
-- You were drunk: It might seem like a strange defense, but when people are intoxicated, they are not in their right minds, and they might confuse someone else's property with their own. For example, maybe you picked up someone else's cellphone or jacket at a bar because you were intoxicated and confused it with your own.
3 reasons a breath test may be wrong
You did drink a little bit before getting behind the wheel. You had a glass of wine with dinner. However, it was just one glass, you never even felt buzzed, and you ate an entire meal. You didn't think you were impaired and assumed your Blood Alcohol Concentration was pretty close to zero.
However, when the police pulled you over for not coming to a complete stop at a stop sign, you told the officer you'd had a drink. You wanted to be honest and didn't think you were drunk, not by a long shot. The officer asked to do a breath test, and you agreed to it, figuring it was the fastest way to get done and on your way home.
Then you blew a 0.09.
You felt shocked. The police arrested you and charged you with drunk driving. You understood why -- you'd seen those results -- but what you didn't know was how you could possibly be anywhere close to the limit, let alone over it. You think the test must have been wrong.
Don't assume there's nothing to do or that you just have to accept the test. You do have options. For instance, here are three reasons a test may be wrong or unreliable.
3 ways a false drunk driving arrest can happen
Not everyone who is accused of drunk driving is guilty. In fact, Wisconsin police frequently make mistakes during traffic stops that lead to an inappropriate arrest. Here are three ways that false DUI arrests might happen:
Police thought you were driving when you were the passenger: Imagine your friend is the designated driver who is diligently taking you home from a party in your own car. However, on the way home, your friend gets into an accident. You both get out of your car to examine the damage, and when police arrive, they don't believe that your friend was driving. Instead, they assume that you were driving while drunk and they arrest you for a DUI.
You have mouth alcohol: Imagine you just drank an alcoholic beverage, so the alcohol is still in your stomach. You can also smell it on your breath. However, your blood alcohol level is well within the legal limit. If police pull you over, they might smell the alcohol and decide to give you a breathalyzer test. If you accidentally burp while doing the breathalyzer exam, it could result in mouth alcohol that elevates your breath test reading beyond the legal limit. Mouth alcohol happens frequently, which is why police must observe you for approximately 15 minutes before giving you a breath test to ensure that you haven't burped.
37-year-old mother allows her 8-year-old to drive
A 37-year-old mother from Milwaukee has been accused of allowing her 8-year-old son to drive on Highway 145. Police pulled the woman and her son over, after allegedly spotting the woman driving with her young child on her lap in the front seat.
Police said allege they saw the boy steering his mother's vehicle as they drove down the highway. After spotting the pair, police pulled them over, and upon reaching the vehicle, they say that the boy was emotionally distraught.
Police further claim that the 37-year-old mother would not cooperate with them. They say she failed her field sobriety tests and showed signs of being intoxicated. Authorities arrested her, charged her with DUI 3rd offense and DUI with a young child in the car. The Milwaukee County District Attorney's office also plans to seek charges of Interlock Ignition Device Violation, Operating After Revocation, and 2nd Degree Reckless Endangering Safety.
Following the arrest, police gave the child over to Child Protective Services. They say that during the arrest and interrogation of his mother, the boy was crying. Allegedly, the boy was afraid that he was in trouble with the law and he asked them not to take him to jail.
38-year-old man arrested in Belvidere drug bust
Police in Belvidere say that they arrested an accused a man of drug crimes in a recent narcotics bust. Authorities say that they made a routine traffic stop at the Belvidere Oasis last Sunday, and it later led to the arrest.
The police officer who pulled the man over happened to be a Boone County Sheriff's Department K-9 unit. Shortly after conducting the traffic stop, the sheriff's deputy called for backup from Belvidere/Boone County Metro Narcotics officers. The narcotics officers arrived and assisted with a search and seizure operation.
Police say that the search and seizure produced approximately 190 grams of cocaine, approximately 45 grams of heroin and an unspecified amount of cash. The arrested and accused driver, a 38-year-old man who hails from Madison, has been charged with various drug crimes. These include unlawful possession of drugs with the intent to deliver, which is a Class X felony and punishable with six to 30 years of prison upon conviction. He was also charged with two counts of unlawful possession of drugs, which is a Class 1 felony and punishable with four to 15 years in prison upon conviction.
4 women arrested on meth charges in Arcadia
Police throughout Wisconsin are diligent in their efforts to enforce state and federal drug laws. In some cases, police operatives even go undercover to arrange drug deals that may lead to an arrest.
In a recent case like this, four women were taken into custody on meth charges in Arcadia. According to the Trempealeau County Sheriff's Office, the women have been accused of selling methamphetamine. The arrests took place as a part of an undercover operation on Sept. 10. The arrested women were 38, 41, 47 and 50 years of age.
The Trempealeau County Sheriff's Office conducted the covert operation, which involved an undercover operative who allegedly purchased meth from one of the women. Three additional women who were in the first woman's care were also arrested.
After the sale, police carried out an investigation of the woman's car with a K-9 unit on scene. The K-9 unit alleged discovered 50 milligrams of illegal meth in the car. Next, police conducted another search of a hotel room that was connected to the women.
A routine traffic stop in Waukesha nets 2 drug arrests
A Wednesday, May 2 traffic stop of a vehicle that was apparently displaying an illegible rear license plate resulted in both the driver and his passenger's arrest. The routine traffic stop was conducted by an officer with the Waukesha Police Department shortly after 4 p.m. at the intersection of E. St. Paul Ave. and Maria St.
An incident report in the matter reflects that officer conducting the stop noticed that the temporary license plate that the car was displaying was illegible as he passed through an area he was patrolling. The driver apparently pulled over when requested to do so by the officer, but reportedly produced an invalid driver's license when he was asked to provide one.
It's unclear how the stop for the illegible license plate and driving permit evolved, but ultimately, the driver of that vehicle was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia.
That man's passenger was also taken into custody by police on suspicion of a number of drug charges. He was later booked into jail, charged with possession of Adderall, an amphetamine, drug paraphernalia and possession with an intent to deliver methamphetamine offenses.
Accused of shoplifting? Things to remember
Would you know what to do if you're accused of shoplifting? Would you run and hope that you get away? Would you stay where you are, explain yourself and pray that everything works out?
Although shoplifting is not the most serious crime, it can still lead to a serious punishment. This is particularly true in the event that you are convicted of shoplifting an expensive item, such as jewelry.
Here are some things to keep in mind if you're facing a shoplifting accusation:
- You have the right to remain silent. You don't need to become upset and start talking, even if a store employee or security guard is imploring you to do so. You don't want to say anything that can harm you later, so consider remaining silent.
- Security officers and store owners have the right to detain you until police arrive. However, keep in mind that they must have probable cause and are not permitted to use deadly force.
Adopting the Best Approach for Dealing with Weapons Crimes
Weapons crimes are capital felonies that should be taken seriously by all Wisconsin residents. Just to remind those who might not know, weapons crimes refer to atrocities arising from the illegal possession of arms irrespective of your intentions or location. In most cases, being convicted of weapons charges can adversely your freedom, let alone your reputation. To aggravate the situation, a harsh penalty awaits you once the jury brands you a criminal. Most felonies revolving around illegal gun possession tend to escalate out of control, hence the need to enforce stiff penalties to perpetrators.
Weapons Crimes lead to grave consequences with murder being the unfortunate fatality to victims. The possession of a weapon during the commission of a felony is widely considered to be a malicious intent to exploit an unsuspecting victim. However, the sentencing of such a convict greatly depends on the following factors necessary in the execution process of the intended crime:
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