Theft, Burglary & Robbery Wisconsin
Operating Without Owner's Consent (OWOC) vs. Joyriding in Wisconsin
When someone takes a car that does not belong to them in Wisconsin, they are usually hit with a serious charge known as Operating Without Owner's Consent (OWOC). Many people mistak...
Felony Retail Theft in Wisconsin: Value Thresholds and Organized Crime
While shoplifting a candy bar is a minor offense, walking out of a hardware store with a cart full of expensive power tools is treated as a major crime in Wisconsin. The state has...
Statute of Limitations for Theft and Burglary Charges in Wisconsin
When a crime is committed in Wisconsin, the state does not have an infinite amount of time to press charges. The law sets strict deadlines, known as the statute of limitations, to...
Can Retail Loss Prevention Legally Detain You for Shoplifting in Wisconsin?
Being stopped by store security while shopping is a terrifying and humiliating experience. Many shoppers wonder if retail loss prevention officers in cities like Milwaukee, Madison...
Civil Demand Letters vs. Criminal Charges for Retail Theft in Wisconsin
Being stopped by loss prevention at a major retailer like Walmart, Target, or Kohl's can be an incredibly frightening experience. After the incident, you will likely receive a thre...
Self-Checkout Theft Arrests in Wisconsin: Defenses for Accidental Scans
With the widespread expansion of self-checkout kiosks in grocery stores and large retail chains across Wisconsin, arrests for retail theft have skyrocketed. Everyday shoppers in Wa...