Criminal Defense Attorney Archives

Self-Defense vs. Battery: Understanding the Fine Line in Wisconsin Law

March 25, 2025 | Battery and Assault Crimes

Even though you may be accused of a violent crime, there are defenses that you may use if you choose to fight the charges. There is a line between force that is justified, such as self-defense, and force that is illegal, such as battery. If you are able to prove a sufficient threat or violent action against you, it may be possible to be acquitted of criminal battery charges. The criminal defense lawyers at Hogan Eickhoff can review your case to help you determine whether there are any defenses to the charges you are facing.

Social Media Evidence in Criminal Cases: What You Need to Know

March 11, 2025 | Criminal Convictions

Social media evidence can be used both ways in your criminal defense case. You may be able to use documentation from social media either as an alibi or to negate any element of the crime that the prosecutor is seeking to prove. On the other hand, the prosecutor may try to use your own words against you to prove your guilt. Therefore, you need to be extremely careful about what you post on social media when you are facing criminal charges, with silence usually being the best policy. Never do or say anything in your case without consulting with an criminal defense attorney. The criminal defense lawyers at Hogan Eickhoff can help you avoid mistakes that can harm your criminal defense.

How to Protect Your Rights After an Arrest in Wisconsin

February 24, 2025 | Criminal Defense Attorney

What you do after an arrest in Wisconsin matters. There are certain mistakes that you can make that can put you in an even more precarious legal position. Once you make these mistakes, it can be extremely hard to undo them. However, you may not know that you have made an error until after the damage has been done. The best way to avoid damaging your own defense is to contact an attorney as soon as possible after you have been arrested. The criminal defense lawyers at Hogan Eickhoff can fight to protect your legal rights and work for the best possible outcome in your case.

Bail Hearings and Pre-Trial Release: What to Expect

January 28, 2025 | Bail

When you have been charged with a crime, your freedom while you are awaiting the final outcome of your case is not guaranteed. The judge would have to decide whether you can be released before you were to stand trial or whether you must remain in jail while you await trial. Before the judge can make this decision, you are entitled to due process and the right to be heard. Below, we will talk through what you can anticipate before a trial and how a criminal defense attorney at the firm of Hogan Eikhoff can represent you at any pre-trial hearings.

The Role of Expert Witnesses in Criminal Defense Cases

January 14, 2025 | Court Hearings

You may think of witnesses in any type of case as testifying about what they heard and saw. Witnesses can be called by the prosecution or defense in an attempt to prove a case. However, witnesses can be helpful to both sides in other contexts as they either try to prove their case or keep the prosecutor from establishing a criminal defendant’s guilt. Both sides may use expert witnesses to assist in their case. These witnesses do not testify about facts; instead, they give their opinions about evidence so the jury may better understand it. Let’s discuss how a criminal defense lawyer from Hogan Eikhoff may work with expert witnesses in your case.

Immigration Consequences of Criminal Charges for Non-Citizens

December 31, 2024 | Criminal Convictions

Remaining in the United States as a non-citizen is not something that should be taken lightly. Your status in this country is something that is always subject to review, and it could change at any moment. Specifically, you could lose the right to be in the country if you have been convicted of certain crimes. If you are a non-citizen, and you have been charged with a crime, there are far more consequences at stake than just jail time. You may face possible deportation from this country, making it even more crucial to hire a criminal defense lawyer for your case. Contact the experienced criminal defense lawyers at Hogan Eickhoff for vigorous legal representation.

Computer-Related Offenses in the Digital Age

December 17, 2024 | Criminal Convictions

The internet and the advent of the smartphone has led to many more potential opportunities to be charged with a criminal offense. Law enforcement has numerous units that are aimed at detecting and policing cyber crimes. Any conviction on these charges could lead to significant consequences and a potential jail sentence. These cases often involve a complex set of facts that may require a strategic legal defense. Contact the experienced criminal defense attorneys at Hogan Eickhoff if you have been charged with crimes involving a computer, the internet or social media.

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Battery Charges: Self-Defense and Mitigating Circumstances

November 26, 2024 | Battery and Assault Crimes

Battery charges can be very serious. Even if you are facing misdemeanor charges, you are still facing possible jail time and a host of other impacts on your life. However, there are defenses that you may be able to use against the charges and mitigating circumstances that could lessen any potential punishment. If you have been charged with battery, the experienced criminal defense lawyers at Hogan Eickhoff can help you present the strongest possible legal defense.

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Theft Crimes: Burglary, Robbery, and Shoplifting Charges in Appleton

November 14, 2024 | Criminal Defense Attorney

Any type of theft charge can be a serious matter in Wisconsin. Not only are you facing possible jail time, but there may be other potential consequences. Theft is viewed as a crime of dishonesty, and any conviction can follow you for the rest of your life. Even though Wisconsin employers generally discriminate against an applicant with a criminal record, a conviction could disqualify you from certain professions. If you have been charged with any type of theft crime, reach out to the criminal defense attorneys at Hogan Eickhoff immediately.

Unlawful Searches: Protecting Your Rights

October 22, 2024 | Criminal Defense Attorney

The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution states that you have the legal right to be free from an unreasonable search or seizure. A search can be illegal from several standpoints. It may be that the police officer never had the right to search you or your premises in the first place. The police officer could have gone beyond the scope of a warrant that they obtained. Either way, you may be able to persuade the court to have evidence suppressed and kept out of court when it was illegally obtained. You should contact a criminal defense attorney at Hogan Eickhoff to help protect your legal rights in the face of an illegal search or seizure.