Criminal Law News Eric T. Raskopf, Attorney at Law

Emotions run high in all actions affecting the family. Perhaps the relationship was abusive, there were addiction issues that led to the divorce, or their were financial issues that keep tensions high. Regardless of the reason, it is not uncommon for litigants in divorce cases to be on the brink of

Attorney’s are required to protect their client’s confidential information. In fact, a lawyer can put his license to practice in jeopardy if he discloses privileged communications. So why do so many clients make the mistake of making this type of information public? We have become a society of peopl

DOJ issues FAQ about CCW – JSOnline. The Wisconsin Department of Justice has issued a fifty-six page Frequently Asked Questions document referenced in the above Journal Sentinel article with a direct link to the document. One of the most interesting issues raised by this new legislation is not in th

I’ll be on FM 104.9 WTKM from the Washington County Fair along with Tom Schober tomorrow morning at 11:00 am to answer your legal questions. Filed under: Finding an attorney in Waukesha County

Really? Really?! I often think that sometimes I’m just not clinical enough on some of my cases. This is the reason that I find myself waking up in the middle of the night thinking about Monday’s court appearance. I’m told that the stress I endure worrying about the outcome of my criminal cases is mo

2011_02_14_20_59_26 Click on the above link and print out my business card for your records. Filed under: Finding an attorney in Waukesha County

Private bar appropriation expected to run out of money at least five months early | State Bar of Wisconsin. The article goes on to discuss hourly rates for appointed attorneys. It is disgraceful. I get paid nearly twice as much when I am appointed as a Guadian ad litem as when I take a SPD [...]

Here’s one that doesn’t make much sense to me. The District I Court of Appeals held that the Circuit Court cannot shorten a period of probation even if it makes a finding that the probationer is rehabilitated and has no further need for supervision. Is it just me or is this not very good fiscal [...