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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

Wisconsin’s Purge Hoax Revisited

24 Friday Oct 2014

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Wisconsin's Purge Hoax Revisited - Attorney Carlos A. GaminoAttorney Carlos A. Gamiño is a movie buff, and as such, finds it incredibly interesting when movies inspire real-life events. Good events, that is, like people being inspired by Pay it Forward… Not so with The Purge, which scared the daylights out of moviegoers and inspired hoaxes all over the country. Here’s a lawyer’s perspective.

The Purge. A scary movie with so-so acting… and one that inspired real-life terror in many communities across the country.

If you haven’t seen The Purge yet, read some of the 2013 horror’s reviews before you part with your hard-earned money. Here’s a synopsis:

Everything illegal, including robbery and murder, is legal for a 12-hour period in this futuristic flick. It follows one family through a terrifying night where neighbors become enemies until dawn – and then, suddenly, everyone forgives and forgets.

What one high schooler started in Louisville, Kentucky started in August had some Wisconsin residents locking up and battening down the hatches a few weeks later, though. An internet hoax claiming that people would be having their own citizen-style purge—without the consent of local law enforcement, of course—on a particular night and starting at a particular time.

The rumor made its way to Milwaukee by the end of August, and Appleton, Fond du Lac, Green Bay and Madison were supposed to be in on it, too.

While starting a hoax like this isn’t illegal, and nothing actually happened in Wisconsin, similar hoaxes did cause a 20 percent rise in calls to police in Louisville. Police there said that people who posted threatening messages on social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook could face criminal charges.

What do you think of hoaxes that really instill fear in peaceful communities? Are you concerned that some people will take them seriously, or do you brush them off as childish pranks that don’t deserve any attention… and what are we going to do about the hoaxes that will almost certainly circle the sequel, which is headed for video now? I’m interested in your take, so please leave comments below.

Attorney Carlos A. Gamiño

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.

 

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