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Materials from Craig Mastantuono's Presentation at Marquette University Law School on 12/9/21.

Wisconsin Governor Evers included many criminal justice reform proposals in his biannual budget, including juvenile justice reform.

Getting arrested brings lots of questions. When are Miranda rights required? How do you know if your rights were violated? So my rights weren’t violated if I was arrested without having them read to me?

Our firm is very proud of client Frank Nitty and the hard work he brings every day to draw attention to racial inequities in the criminal justice system.

Court hearings will continue to take place through Zoom where possible. Mastantuono Coffee & Thomas has conducted many of these hearings, and we have developed recommendations for anyone who needs to appear in court by Zoom.

Information for Wisconsinites on Rent, Unemployment & Stimulus Payments During the Coronavirus

Wisconsin Department of Corrections provides information and policy changes affecting inmate care during the coronavirus crisis.

If you don't follow the Safer At Home Order requirements, you could be charged with and found guilty of a misdemeanor offense that carries up to 30 days in jail and/or a $250 fine.

The WI DOC has granted each person in prison 2 free phone calls per week, with each call lasting as long as 15 minutes.

The Wisconsin DMV will not be holding in-person administrative review hearings due to the Coronavirus outbreak. If you have an OWI/drunk driving arrest, call us right away to find out what your options are.