You do not have to be driving a car in order to be charged with an OWI in Wisconsin. According to Wisconsin law, if you are “operating” a vehicle under the influence, then can be charged with an OWI. Sitting behind the wheel while your car is running is still considered “operating” a vehicle. If […]
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The Biden administration has announced that more “remain in Mexico” asylum seekers will be able to enter the U.S. to pursue asylum claims. The first of thousands of asylum seekers were admitted last week. This initiative is projected to aid tens of thousands of people. The “remain in Mexico” policy forced migrants to stay in […]
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The Wisconsin Department of Transportation asserts the existence of Wisconsin’s open container law. This law states that it is illegal to “have an opened container on your person in a motor vehicle on a public highway.” If you wish to transport alcohol beverages that have an opened seal, then you must keep them in the […]
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A special needs trust allows for an individual with a disability to receive assets without becoming ineligible for government benefits such as Medicaid. There are two types of special needs trusts, which include a self-settled special needs trust and a third-party special needs trust. There are intricate guidelines that govern special needs trusts. It is […]
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The policy called for the returning of asylum seekers to Mexico as they awaited their court dates. Immigrant advocates have declared the end of the remain in Mexico policy a “huge victory”. Judy Rabinovitz, American Civil Liberties Union attorney and lead counsel stated, “The forced return policy was cruel, depraved, and illegal, and we are […]
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In Wisconsin, it is required to install an ignition interlock device in each vehicle you own in the following cases: If you repeat a subsequent OWI offense If you BAC was 0.15 or higher If you refuse chemical or breath testing An ignition interlock device is not cheap. When it comes to installation of the […]
Read moreMany decisions must be made throughout a divorce case. Details pertaining to child support, property division and child custody are just some of these decisions. If two spouses can agree upon resolution of these issues, it is deemed an “uncontested divorce”. In the case of an uncontested divorce, litigation is not necessary. If spouses are […]
Read moreAs exhibited by the following Wisconsin Department of Transportation OWI Penalty Chart, the consequences of any OWI charge become steeper in the event that a minor is in the vehicle. In these cases, a minor is considered anyone who is under 16 years of age. This means they are not old enough to drive themselves. […]
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Probate is a process that you should hope to avoid. It is both timely, and costly. Here are the top three ways to ensure probate is successfully avoided. For estate planning guidance, contact the attorneys at Eastbridge Law Group, LLC. We use our knowledge and experience to ensure our clients’ interests and wishes are guarded.
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President and CEO of the National Immigration Forum Ali Noorani stated, “I don’t think anybody anticipated the pent-up demand that was at the border.” During the last couple of months, the number of unaccompanied children arriving at the border has dramatically risen. According to experts, new immigration laws must be developed, aside from the feat […]
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