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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

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 Justice Myths Busted

24 Thursday Apr 2014

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While it’s fun to watch Law & Order, CSI and other “true crime” shows, they don’t really give us an accurate picture of the criminal justice system. In fact, some of those shows spread misinformation that people start to believe – so as an experienced Milwaukee criminal lawyer, Attorney Carlos Gamino of Waukesha wants to set the record straight.

3 Criminal Justice Myths Busted

There are several criminal justice myths we could bust, but there are three big ones that can really hurt your future.

Criminal Justice Myth #1: Police Have to Tell You They’re Police

Many people believe that if you ask a cop if he’s a cop, he has to tell you the truth. That’s not at all true, but the myth often causes a real problem for people, including many who are eventually charged with possession of a narcotic drug or paraphernalia in Milwaukee. You can ask an undercover police officer a dozen times, and he or she is never required to tell you the truth.

Criminal Justice Myth #2: You Have to Answer a Police Officer’s Questions

When police start asking you questions, the only thing you need to say is “I’d like to talk to a lawyer.” You don’t have to say a word until you’ve talked things over with your attorney, and in most cases, your attorney will be by your side during questioning. That is your right, no matter what you’ve been accused of doing, and the police cannot take it from you.

Whether or not you are guilty of a crime, police can tell you anything to get you to confess. They can tell you that you’ll be better off or promise you that a judge will go easier on you. However, police are in no position to make these kinds of promises; you should never confess to anything without being under an experienced criminal defense lawyer’s guidance.

Criminal Justice Myth #3: Your Case Will Be Dismissed if You’re Not Read Your Rights

Only rarely are cases dismissed because the accused weren’t read their rights. The police are supposed to make you aware of your Miranda rights (“You have the right to remain silent…”) when they have you in custody and are asking you questions. However, a police officer’s failure to Mirandize you isn’t always grounds for dismissing your case.

There are dozens of other criminal justice myths (no, police don’t have to show you their radar detectors or write error-free tickets; you can be charged with a crime even if you don’t get out of the car; and you can still be charged with possession after you toss drugs out the window), but these are potentially the most damaging. Don’t waste time handling tough situations alone – call an experienced Milwaukee criminal lawyer who’s ready to fight for you.