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Milwaukee Holiday Volunteer Opportunities

14 Friday Nov 2014

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Milwaukee Holiday Volunteer Opportunities - Carlos GaminoAttorney Carlos A. Gamino takes pride in being a Milwaukee resident and feels that we should all participate in our communities, here or elsewhere. Here’s a quick run-down of ways you may be able to start participating.

With the holidays right around the corner, we’re all starting to look at what we have and be thankful that we have what we do. This time of year, though, volunteer organizations are desperate for help. While we’re all pressed for time, even an hour can make a huge difference to these organizations. You can find opportunities that fit with your abilities by checking out the Volunteer Center of Greater Milwaukee’s website.

Here’s a quick list of Milwaukee nonprofits that are always looking for volunteers in any capacity:

Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative

The Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative conducts outreach to find homeless vets, manages an emergency food pantry for veterans who have a short-term crisis and provides home support to give formerly homeless vets the basic necessities to set up a home (such as linens, food and toiletries).

You can reach them at 414-763-5596 if you’re interested in volunteering your time to this organization.

Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity

Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity rehabilitates and builds homes with the help of volunteers. Most of the construction takes place in the Washington Park neighborhood. If you can’t volunteer to build, you can simply shop at a Milwaukee ReStore – all the proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity’s mission. You can also donate building materials, housewares and furniture to the ReStore, which will either be sold to the public or used in a Habitat for Humanity project.

Guest House of Milwaukee

The Guest House of Milwaukee provides shelter, housing and other services to people living on the streets. From employment readiness programs to mental health counseling, this organization provides the kinds of services that are difficult to find anywhere else.

You can reach Guest House of Milwaukee at 414-345-3240.

Daystar

Daystar’s mission is to shelter women who have been battered while helping them establish economic and emotional stability. They provide group counseling and many other services to help the women they serve to become more independent.

I hope you’ll join me, not just for the holiday season, but for the months and years ahead.

Thanks,

Carlos A. Gamino

Lawyer Bills Client for… Sex

26 Thursday Jun 2014

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At8. Lawyer Bills Client for... Sex - Thomas P. Lowetorney Carlos A. Gamiño practices criminal defense law and divorce law in Milwaukee, Waukesha and the surrounding areas.

It’s not too often that we see attorneys in trouble for breaking the law – after all, it’s our jobs to know precisely what the laws are and how they affect everyday citizens. However, there have been more than a few recent cases of lawyers having to answer for their actions in front of a disciplinary board.

As a criminal defense lawyer in Milwaukee, there’s very little that surprises me. When I stumbled on a story about an attorney in Minnesota having sex with his client, though, the details left me shaking my head.

Thomas P. Lowe, a 58-year-old divorce lawyer from Eagan, Minnesota, began an affair with a client he was representing. According to court documents, the affair lasted for six months – and then Lowe broke things off because he wanted to save his own marriage. The woman involved then made a suicide attempt, and while she was in the hospital, she disclosed their affair.

The real kicker, though?

Lowe was billing the woman for the times they spent being intimate. He was logging those hours as “meetings” and “preparing forms.”

It’s one thing for a lawyer to have sex with a client, which isn’t allowed in the first place. It’s another when he’s married… and it’s another scenario entirely when the lawyer is billing the client for having sex with her in the backseat of a car (yes, really).

Lowe was suspended indefinitely for his conduct, and it probably wasn’t beneficial to him that he had prior disciplinary action; a little more than a decade ago, he purchased cocaine from a client and was caught.

Did his client deserve that kind of treatment? Certainly not. He billed her $900 for the time that she was emotionally and physically involved with him – not to mention the hourly rates he was charging her to work on her case. Every aspect of what happened is unfortunate, from start to finish.

Life isn’t about taking advantage of other people. It’s about making other people’s lives better, and that unfailingly makes our own lives better.

Take care,

Carlos A. Gamiño, Milwaukee Criminal Defense Attorney

Growing Marijuana in Milwaukee

15 Thursday May 2014

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Everyone hGrowing Marijuana in Milwaukee - Attorney Carlos A Gaminoas something to say about the war on drugs, but the fact remains that no matter which side you’re on, it’s illegal to grow and sell marijuana in Wisconsin… at least for the time being. If you’ve been charged with growing marijuana, you’re going to need to talk to a Milwaukee drug crime lawyer who knows how to help.

Growing Pot is a Felony in Milwaukee

You may have done well in chemistry and biology, but growing marijuana will get you a big, fat F (as in felony). While individual convictions vary based on the amount, it’s considered manufacturing a controlled substance.

Every person convicted of a drug offense has to have their driver’s license suspended for at least six months but not more than five years; from there, things go downhill. You could spend time in prison for growing marijuana, and there are penalty enhancers that come into play if you intended to distribute it or if the offense occurs in a public housing project or near a park, a school or a handful of other places.

Is Marijuana Ever Going to Become Legal in Wisconsin?

There’s no way to tell whether pot will become legal for recreational use in Wisconsin. Governor Scott Walker passed a limited medical cannabis bill, but recent studies out of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine suggest that brain alterations take place in casual marijuana smokers… and those studies may affect future legislation.

So what does that mean for you?

If you’ve been caught growing marijuana in Milwaukee, you’re going to need a lawyer who understands the most current laws. Whether you had a tiny plant on your windowsill or you were running a large farm, you can’t afford not to have a talented Milwaukee drug crime lawyer in your corner like Attorney Carlos A. Gamiño. Call (414) 383-6700 as soon as you can; you deserve to have your rights protected and to have someone looking out for you.

 

Criminal Property Damage in Milwaukee

07 Wednesday May 2014

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Criminal Property Damage in Milwaukee - Attorney Carlos A Gamino at Gamino Law Offices.jpgWe all make mistakes, and sometimes those mistakes have a price. Criminal damage to property is one of those mistakes – and it could cost you dearly. Many people are under the mistaken impression that criminal damage to property is always a misdemeanor, but that’s not always the case. In fact, this crime is one of the most clearly outlined on Wisconsin’s law books.

If someone threatens to press charges against you or if you’re already being charged with criminal property damage, call Milwaukee lawyer Carlos A. Gamiño immediately, because the consequences might be more severe than you think.

Being Charged with Criminal Property Damage in Milwaukee

In many cases, criminal damage to property is a misdemeanor. It doesn’t take much to convict someone, either; all that has to be proven is that someone intentionally damaged property that wasn’t theirs without the consent of the owner. That’s it – so even something that seems small, such as breaking a window or ruining photos could constitute criminal property damage.

The maximum sentence you can receive for a misdemeanor criminal property damage conviction is 9 months in jail and a fine of up to $10,000. But it’s not always “just” a misdemeanor.

Sometimes criminal property damage is a felony. That’s usually reserved for more serious offenses that involve vehicles, public property or high-value items. If you’re convicted of this type of felony, you could face several years in prison and extremely substantial fines.

Often, the difference between a few months in jail and a few years lies in the value of the property. You need to work with a lawyer who understands how the system works and won’t let someone get away with inflating the value of a specific piece of property; you need someone who will fight aggressively in your defense. Call Carlos Gamiño at (414)383-6700 if you’re dealing with criminal property damage in Milwaukee or Waukesha – don’t gamble with your future over someone else’s property.

 

Importance of an Attorney if Facing Hit and Run Charges

01 Thursday May 2014

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According to the Wisconsin department of transportation, 625 fatalities were recorded in 2012 with most resulting from hit-and-run accidents . While finding yourself in any sort of accident is quite distressing, falling prey to a hit and run charge is even more distressing as the penalties can be substantial.

If you are charged with a simple hit and run criminal offense in Wisconsin (property damage only) you may face penalties of up to 6 months in jail and a fine of up to $1000. However, if anyone was injured in the accident the penalties are increased to up to 9 months in jail and a fine of up to $10,000. If the person injured in a hit and run accident suffered great bodily harm, it becomes a class E felony in Wisconsin. And, when a Wisconsin hit and run involves a death it is a class D felony.

Hit and run offenses typically occur when there is an accident and the driver of the motor vehicle fails to stop. However, it can also be considered “hit and run” if the drivers stops, but then leaves or fails to provide required information.

In some hit and run cases, the police are able to trace the vehicle or driver through CCTV footage. Other times they use witnesses, vehicle damage and restoration services, and other times suspects simply turn themselves in to the police. What should you do if you are involved in a hit and run? The answer is simple. Call an experienced lawyer like Attorney Carlos Gamino.   If you have been involved, or are even a suspect, in a hit and run in Wisconsin, a Milwaukee criminal defense lawyer should be your first point of contact.

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