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Charge Specific Publications

DUI Guide (2023)

This resource includes information and arguments that can be useful when defending clients charged with DUI and gives context to some of the resources on the WDA website.

ASSAULT SECOND DEGREE – STRANGULATION

2022 Criminal Legislation Update Summary

DWLS Argument Guide

Minor in Possession Advisory

Charges Police Use to Target Homeless People

Legislation Impacting Felony Practice 2021 (6.2021)

This WDA Practice Advisory highlights 2021 legislation impacting felony practice.

Obstructing a Law Enforcement Officer

Communicating With a Minor For Immoral Purposes

This advisory discusses the elements of and some defenses to CMIP. It also gives tips for handling prior convictions and discusses the sex offender registration requirement.