Because of recent problems with the storage and collection of DNA samples, the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Department has been forced to assess the staffing and procedures used in it's crime labs. Following reports of the state's failure to collect DNA samples of thousands of felons for the state data base, a committee of officials from the Department of Justice and the Department of Corrections were tasked with recovering the samples.

County sheriffs have been collecting samples from individuals and have stated that they are still looking for about 500 individuals who failed to submit samples after their convictions. 

If you have been accused of a crime, it is important to have an experienced criminal attorney on your side. If you need assistance with your case, contact the Appleton criminal attorneys of Kohler, Hart & Priebe at  414-271-9595 to discuss your legal options today. 

A 19 year-old teenage girl from Menasha is facing 9 months in jail and five years of probation after recently being sentenced for a home robbery in which she allegedly stole a large sum of cash.  Authorities believe she stole nearly $30,000 from a home after being told by a co-worker of an individual bragging about a large stash of money at the house.

The money that was taken had been saved up for years to help pay for the college tuition of a family member.  So far, only about $2000 has been recovered.  On top of possible jail time,  the teenager will be required to pay $33,000 in restitution to the family for the lost money. 

If you or someone you know is facing criminal charges, contact the Appleton armed robbery attorneys of Kohler, Hart & Priebe, LLP at 888-565-7597. 

Three individuals from Fox Valley are being charged with armed robbery for attempting to rob a Fazoli's restaurant.

The restaurant is located in Menasha.  According to reports, two of the individuals involved in the robbery attempted to hide in the restroom of the restaurant shortly before the restaurant closed.  After the restaurant closed, the two rushed out with a handgun and then demanded money from the cash register. 

A panic button was pushed and the two men then fled the scene of the accident.  The two men fled to the getaway car driven by another individual.

The first court date for the three men is July 29th.

If you or someone you know is facing criminal charges, contact the Appleton criminal defense attorneys of Kohler, Hart & Priebe, LLP at 888-565-7597.      

A 19 year-old man is facing 10 different charges after a fight earlier this week.  According to reports,  the man approached two other men and asked them for cigarettes.  One of the men offered him a cigarette.  When the other man did not, the assailant became violent and began to attack the two.

The man was arrested afterwards, and now faces multiple charges for the fight and other crimes.   The man also faces five misdemeanor bail jumping counts. 

One of the men who was attacked suffered a broken cheekbone as a result.

If you or someone you know is facing criminal charges, contact the Appleton criminal defense attorneys of Kohler, Hart & Priebe, LLP at 888-565-7597.     

The number of murders that took place in Wisconsin are fewer than the year before.  This is good news for the state, as it shows a slight improvement in the reduction of crime.

The drop in homicides for 2008 was 20% less than the previous year. This means that a drop in 18 homicides took place for the year.  Research will look into what caused this drop in homicides.  Some officials believe that it was increased law enforcement efforts.

If you or someone you know is facing criminal charges, contact the Appleton criminal defense attorneys of Kohler, Hart & Priebe, LLP at 888-565-7597.      

A Racine man will not face criminal charges for an incident in which he pulled a gun out in front of a group of teenagers.  The District Attorney has decided that he will not seek charges against the man.  

The incident took place  on May 1st. The man was riding his bicycle when a group of teenagers knocked him off of it.  The man then claims that he feared that he was going to be robbed, so he pulled a gun out of a holster he had.  The man then raised the gun in the air,  and yelled "Gun".  The teens scattered and the man then flagged down a police officer passing by.  The man had minor injuries from the fall and was treated for them.  The police followed him home and returned his gun.  

Charges were possibly pending because the man was within 1,000 feet of a school, which is a gun free zone.  It was decided that those charges will not happen.

If you or someone you know is facing criminal charges, contact the Appleton criminal defense attorneys of Kohler, Hart & Priebe, LLP at 888-565-7597.       

Police investigators have stated that someone will likely face charges in a Highway 41 accident that has claimed the life of one individual.  The accidents occurred on Highway 41 outside of Little Chute.

The investigation into the accident is currently ongoing.  It is expected that the accident will take several weeks to complete.  Charges could range from relatively minor traffic charges to very serious criminal charges. 

If you or someone you know is facing criminal charges, contact the Appleton criminal defense attorneys of Kohler, Hart & Priebe, LLP at 888-565-7597.