What is considered solicitation of a minor?

Charged with Solicitation of a minor in Wisconsin? Get legal help from Eisenberg Law

The recent emphasis on sexual harassment in Hollywood and other industries has drawn attention to the solicitation of minors, particularly in the case of Senate candidate Roy Moore, who has been accused by several women of harassment when the women were teenagers. Solicitation of a minor is a crime that can occur both on- and offline. If you have been accused of soliciting a minor in Wisconsin, that is a serious charge that you must deal with immediately.
The solicitation of an underage person by an adult must be for a sexually related purpose. Solicitation can be overt, such as contacting a minor to engage in sex. It can also be much less obvious, such as sending photos or videos, the subject matter of which could be considered obscene, to a minor.
It is not uncommon for those who are underage to receive sexually explicit materials from adults or to get requests to meet for sexual acts. An actual sex act does not have to happen for the adult to be convicted; solicitation can be as simple as contacting a minor with the intent of drawing that minor into a sexual situation. These cases are treated very seriously, and if you are accused, this is not something you can ignore.
It's also not uncommon for there to be false accusations. If you have been accused of soliciting a minor, you need to contact an attorney who knows how to fight these charges. Eisenberg Law Offices can help you.

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When Should I See a Doctor After a Car Accident?

Seek medical attention within 2 days of a car accident

The moments after you've been in a car accident are often confusing and rushed, and you may get out of your car feeling thankful that you can move. But your body has ways of providing energy during an emergency that can fool you into thinking you're well, when you're not. For this reason, it's best to see your doctor within a couple of days of being in an accident, even if you feel fine.
Connecting Injury to Accident
If you feel fine after an accident, that's good, but it may also be temporary. It's not uncommon to wake up the next day feeling much worse; it's also very common to find new bruises and other problems as the day goes on. Right after an accident, your adrenaline kicks into high gear, which can make you feel like you are not injured at all. But adrenaline wears off. If you do start to find injuries, it's best to see a doctor as soon as you can because the longer you wait, the harder it will be to connect the injuries to the accident.
If you wait a week to check out a worsening pain, the other person's insurance company could claim that the pain is from an injury that you got after the accident. The company could argue that the injury can't be definitively linked to the accident, and it could refuse to compensate you.
Another reason not to wait is that by not getting the right treatment, the injury could get worse. A bruise will go away on its own, but if there's a small stress fracture behind that bruise, that needs medical attention to help it heal correctly. You may also start to suffer from secondary injuries as you compensate for the pain from the original injury.
If you've been in an accident in Madison, Wisconsin, and are now wrestling with an insurance company, contact the car accident attorneys at Eisenberg Law Offices to discuss your case. You deserve proper compensation.

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Domestic Abuse in Wisconsin: What You Need to Know

Wisconsin Law firm explains Domestic Abuse charges

Domestic abuse is a serious charge that brings significant consequences to you. If you are arrested, you face immediate and long-lasting damage to your reputation, as well as fines and jail time.  Wisconsin law firm Eisenberg Law can help you understand the domestic abuse charges and consequences and provide the legal representation you need to respond to the charges.
Defining Domestic Abuse
In Wisconsin, domestic abuse comes when you intentionally inflict physical harm on someone, or cause that person fear that you will cause bodily harm to them. In other words, you do not have to actually attack someone to be charged with domestic abuse. The key is that you did something to either harm the person or make that person believe he or she was in danger. If someone claims either of these, you are subject to charges that can greatly harm your reputation and affect your life.
No Contact and Restraining Orders
As soon as you are arrested for domestic abuse in Wisconsin, you will be issued a no contact order, which prevents you from going near the victim for 72 hours. The court may also issue a temporary or permanent restraining order, which defines how far you must remain from the person and the time period to do so. If you violate the terms of any of these, you face fines up to $10,000, as well as jail time up to nine months.
Other Concerns
Beyond these penalties, a conviction of domestic abuse can bring additional jail time and fines, depending on the damage inflicted. Further, you stand to lose much more; the damage to your reputation--in the community and the workplace--is immeasurable. A conviction for domestic abuse also bars you from possessing firearms under federal law. If you have been arrested for domestic abuse, you should immediately seek experienced criminal defense counsel so you can protect your rights.

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Is the crime of battery a misdemeanor or felony?

Madison Criminal Attorney provides insights on battery charges

When most people talk about "assault," the crime they are really thinking about is battery. Assault refers to a threat that causes someone fear of harm. Battery, under Wisconsin law, is how we define an act that causes harm. But the seriousness of the charge, and the penalties you face, depend on how much harm you cause, and how much you mean to cause. The greater the harm, the worse the consequences you face.

Misdemeanor Battery

The baseline charge for battery is a Class A misdemeanor. This comes anytime you both intend to cause bodily harm and in fact do cause bodily harm to another person. This can be as simple as hitting someone. If you are arrested and convicted of battery as a misdemeanor, you face up to nine months of jail time and a fine of up to $10,000.

Felony Battery

As the amount of harm you cause increases, so do the penalties you face. If you cause substantial bodily harm, the charge becomes a Class I felony. This involves a more serious injury. If convicted, you face a fine up to $10,000 and prison time up to three years and six months.
Great bodily harm is a permanent injury or one that puts the victim at risk of dying. If you cause great bodily harm to another person with the intent to harm, this becomes a Class H felony. A conviction will bring a fine up to $10,000 and prison time for up to six years.

Defense Against Assault Charges

When you are arrested for battery, you may have defenses to present. If you did not intend to cause harm, you are not guilty of battery. You can also claim self defense. You have a right to defend yourself or others.
If you have been arrested for battery in Wisconsin, you need a strong Madison WI criminal defense attorney. Count on Eisenberg Law Offices to give you the legal defense you deserve.

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Common Questions About Wrongful Death

Madison Law Firm explains Wrongful Death claims

If someone you love dies because of someone else's intentional or reckless actions, you have a cause of action for wrongful death. This may be the furthest thing from your mind, and you might want to leave the matter to the police and the criminal justice system. But in doing so, you can lose your right to recover damages from the person responsible.

Wrongful Death vs. Murder

One critical distinction you should understand is that wrongful death and murder are entirely separate things. A murder or manslaughter charge is a criminal charge, subjecting the person to prison if convicted. Wrongful death, on the other hand, exists to allow the family of the person killed to collect damages based on your losses when the person dies. This can include lost wages, loss of consortium, loss of support, and the loss of the value of what that person did around the house. It exists to make you financially whole when you lose someone you love and depend on. Because the kind of charge differs so much, the standard of proof changes, with wrongful death far easier to prove than murder.

Defining Wrongful Death Damages

If you lose someone you love, no amount of money can make you whole again. But a wrongful death action can help with your direct economic losses. A wrongful death verdict seeks to replace the financial losses, allowing you to focus on your mental and emotional needs.

A wrongful death action can be emotionally or mentally draining. You may not want to think about what happened to the person you loved, but you still need to protect your legal rights and your financial well-being. You do not have to struggle without help for your financial condition. Come to Eisenberg Law Offices for help with your wrongful death suit so you can move forward.

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