Milwaukee Laws
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Wisconsin has a proud beer tradition, and Milwaukee's alcohol consumption ranks among the highest in the nation. Even the baseball team was named for the local beer brewing tradition. Many who enjoy sampling the wide variety of beer also get behind the wheel - and then get arrested for a DUI. If this happens to you, you need to learn about how criminal laws and courts work in Milwaukee in order to fully understand your case. The articles below have information on Milwaukee criminal laws, plus information on other topics, courthouses, and free or low cost legal assistance, so you can get your case resolved as soon as possible.
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