What Constitutes Probable Cause for an Arrest in Wisconsin

October 15, 2025 | Criminal Defense Attorney

As a criminal defendant, you have specific legal rights. One of them is to be free from a search or seizure that is not based on probable cause. This term is a loosely defined one, yet it plays a critical role in many criminal cases. Probable cause is a basis for the foundation of your case, meaning that you cannot be arrested in the first place without it. If you have been charged with a crime, you may be able to challenge the charges due to a lack of probable cause in the first place. An experienced criminal defense lawyer from Hogan Eickhoff can review the case against you and determine whether you have an opening to fight the charges against you.

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Should I Get a Lawyer for Misdemeanor Charges?

June 23, 2020 | Criminal Defense Attorney

Unlike certain traffic infractions, misdemeanor convictions appear on your criminal record. Misdemeanors often carry serious consequences, including imprisonment, fines, and probation. Just because felony convictions bear more substantial collateral penalties does not mean defendants should forgo their right to an Appleton misdemeanor defense lawyer.

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