DUI/OWI defenses
Sep 07, 2011Drunk driving cases are tough to defend. The law is not on the defendant's side, nor are the cops. the DA's and usually the judges. But they are defensible with the help of a qualified and experienced ...
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Michael R. Cohen's Legal Guides (93)
Eau Claire, WI
Criminal defense Lawyer at Eau Claire, WI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
What exactly is "Criminal Defense"? (Why do I need a lawyer?)
Sep 07, 2011Many times I am asked why someone needs a lawyer in a criminal case, or what exactly does it mean to be a defense lawyer. The answers are quite numerous and varied. One answer is thatCriminal Defense L...
See Full GuideBasic Constitutional Concepts
Sep 07, 2011I am often asked why in court I raise issues under the both the US Constitution and my State Constitution and not just argue the statutes of my state. The answer is because many times there is not a sp...
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Sep 06, 2011Earlier I published on the issue of "conspiracy." Many times a conspiracy case also involves an allegation of racketeering. This is a distinct but connected issue. Brieflly, what this is is a situation...
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Sep 06, 2011A lot of people ask OWI questions that are specific to their case. It seems that many times there is a lack of understanding of the basics about what is going on in an OWI case as to what the issues ar...
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Sep 06, 2011The issue of Sex offender Registration is fast becoming an important issue for people to know about, either as a defendant or as a member of the community where an offender will live. A very good basic...
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Sep 05, 2011In my opinion in most criminal cases the most important stage is sentencing. Far too many lawyers in my opinion do not spend enough time preparing for this issue on behalf of their clients. There are m...
See Full GuideRemain Silent - You Are Your Best Evidence
Sep 05, 2011I am often asked what is the best thing that a defense attorney has to help their client. My response is always the same -- I have, at best, two things that the State cannot necessarily control that, i...
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Sep 05, 2011In Wisconsin, adn many other states, the law now requires that people convicted of OWI/DUI must have and IID in their vehicles. These are expensive. But what exactly are they? Well, a good basic primer...
See Full GuideWhat is "criminal intent" or "mens rea"
Sep 05, 2011Another important concept that people need to understand when they are dealing with criminal cases the notion of "criminal intent" or "mens rea" and when that concept does and does not matter in a case...
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