In an update on the flawed ATF investigation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the Journal Sentinel details a letter by the U.S. Department of Justice Inspector General, which criticizes the operation
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GOVERNOR’S PARDONS & GUN RIGHTS IN WISCONSIN: IS THERE A SECOND CHANCE?
You’re 72. You were convicted in Wisconsin of a non-violent felony 38 years ago, paid your penalty, and never messed up again.
ATF’S MILWAUKEE-BASED INVESTIGATION: THERE’S MORE TO THE STORY
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is under scrutiny for egregious conduct in a Milwaukee-based operation aimed at buying drugs and illegal guns on the streets.
Federal Prosecutor Acknoweldges Poor ATF Investigation in Milwaukee
In an update on our previous post regarding the botched ATF investigation in Milwaukee, one of the individuals prosecuted as a result of that operation went to sentencing Thursday.
Wisconsin Texting While Driving: What You Should Know
By now Wisconsin drivers should know that you can no longer send text messages or emails while driving.
U.S. Supreme Court Decision About Search & Seizure
The United States Supreme Court decided yesterday that our Fourth Amendment Right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures does not allow police executing a...
GUN RIGHTS – UNKNOWN CONSEQUENCES OF GUILTY PLEAS
It is the job of any good criminal defense attorney to know and advise your client of the consequences of entering a guilty plea to a charge.
MASTANTUONO LAW OFFICE WINS IN SUPREME COURT
On April 29th, 2011, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Mastantuono Law Office client in a case involving an important and potentially divisive issue for the criminal justice system.
CAN THEY DO THAT? MLO LITIGATES WARRANTLESS POLICE HOME ENTRY
Mastantuono Law Office has a wealth of experience litigating Search & Seizure issues in State and Federal Courts.
Flippin’ the Bird
The Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals decision today addressed a male defendant’s extending his middle finger at a police officer running radar as the vehicle he was a passenger in drove past in New York.