Wisconsin Criminal & Workers Comp Law Blog
Wisconsin Criminal & Workers Comp Law Blog
Accepted But Still Unpaid: How Attorney Pierobon Mays Held an Insurance Carrier Accountable
An accepted workers’ comp claim doesn’t guarantee payment. See how Attorney Lisa Pierobon Mays forced an insurer to pay an injured worker’s delayed benefits.
OWI vs. PAC in Wisconsin: Why You’re Charged With Both — and Why You Can Only Be Convicted of One
Operating with a PAC in Wisconsin is the per-se, number-based half of a drunk-driving charge under Wis. Stat. § 346.63(1)(b). Here’s why you get both — and why only one can stick.
Why Wisconsin Bans Sobriety Checkpoints — and What That Means for Your OWI Defense
Wisconsin bans sobriety checkpoints; police need reasonable suspicion to stop you. Learn how that shapes your Wisconsin OWI defense and suppression options.
Second Chances in 2026: Navigating Sentence Adjustments Under Wisconsin Statute § 973.195
Wisconsin § 973.195 lets inmates convert prison time to supervision after 75–85 percent served. Mays Law seeks judicial release in Dane County, even over DA objections.
Wisconsin Second Offense OWI: 2026 Mandatory Minimums and Ignition Interlock Rules
Facing a second OWI offense in Wisconsin can lead to mandatory jail time, license revocation, and strict ignition interlock requirements. Learn the 2026 penalties and what you need to know to defend your case effectively.
Second Chances Under Wisconsin Law – How Mays Law Used Sentence Adjustment To Open the Door to Early Release
Understanding Wisconsin’s Sentence Adjustment Law Wisconsin’s sentence adjustment statute (§ 973.195) offers a narrow but meaningful opportunity for certain incarcerated individuals to request a reduction in the confinement portion of their sentence after serving a...
Wisconsin Occupational License Guide 2026: Eligibility, Waiting Periods, and the SR-22 Requirement
If you received an OWI in Wisconsin, you may be eligible to apply for an occupational license. An occupation license allows you to drive to and from work and for other specified purposes. However, strict requirements apply—including the requirement to obtain an SR-22...
Is it Possible to Stay Out of Prison on a Fifth (or Higher) OWI in Wisconsin?
For many people, the words jail and prison mean the same thing. Both involve handcuffs. Both involve cells. Both involve losing your freedom. But under Wisconsin law, the difference between jail and prison is enormous—and on a fifth offense (or higher) Operating While...
Mays Law Office has a 5 Star Google Review Rating – Why Authentic 5-Star Google Reviews Matter When Choosing a Law Firm
When people search for a lawyer today, one of the very first things they do is read Google reviews. Whether someone is facing a workplace injury or a criminal charge, online reviews have become a critical part of deciding which law firm can be trusted. At Mays Law...
Wisconsin OWI Laws 2026: Penalties for First, Second, and Third Offenses
If you are facing an OWI charge in Wisconsin, you need to know what is at stake in your case. All OWI charges carry serious penalties, and if you don’t take your case seriously, you could end up facing these penalties unnecessarily. The penalties that are on the table...
How Can a Criminal Defense Attorney Help Reduce or Dismiss Charges?
Making informed decisions starts with understanding the options available to you. This includes your options for seeking to have your charges reduced or dismissed. An experienced criminal defense attorney will be able to help, and to ensure that you do not lose any of...
2025 Year in Review: Important Information for Injured Workers in Wisconsin
Each year, we publish numerous articles that contain important information for injured workers in Wisconsin. This year was no exception. Our Madison workers’ compensation lawyers published several articles throughout 2025 that discuss everything from when you...
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