Legal Question in Criminal Law in Wisconsin

Yes, in WI, law enforcement agencies are lawfully empowered to investigate all crime and are particularly apt to investigate substantial violent crime such as stabbings, even if family members are involved, and even if the victim does not desire prosecution against the offending family member. Of course, such investigations are normally complaint driven, so if nobody brings the case to the attention of law enforcement, investigation is unlikely, but health care providers, counselors and various other professionals (excluding lawyers), are obligated to report any sort of violent crime or assault against a minor. Your should son should therefore immediately seek advice from an experienced criminal lawyer. My comments in this public web forum are intended only for public educational purposes and are not legal advice specifically for you. Instead, you should retain a lawyer in order to meet your legal needs since I will be taking no action on your case. You are welcome to contact my Racine, WI office at 262-633-3090 or email me at [email protected] for further information if you desire it.

Yes, in WI, law enforcement agencies are lawfully empowered to investigate all crime and are particularly apt to investigate substantial violent crime such as stabbings, even if family members are involved, and even if the victim does not desire prosecution against the offending family member. Of course, such investigations are normally complaint driven, so if nobody brings the case to the attention of law enforcement, investigation is unlikely, but health care providers, counselors and various other professionals (excluding lawyers), are obligated to report any sort of violent crime or assault against a minor. Your son should therefore immediately seek advice from an experienced criminal lawyer. My comments in this public web forum are intended only for public educational purposes and are not legal advice specifically for you. Instead, you should retain a lawyer in order to meet your legal needs since I will be taking no action on your case. You are welcome to contact my Racine, WI office at 262-633-3090 or email me at [email protected] for further information if you desire it.