Wisconsin Armed Robbery Law

United States of America v. Dametri G. Horton

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with interference with commerce by threat or violence and felony possession of a firearm. Dametri G. Horton, age 34, was found guilty of committing a commercial business armed robbery. The evidence established that on November 20, 2022, Horton entered a Walgreens in the City of Milwaukee, approached a cashier, bran... More...

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State of Wisconsin v. Dashawn Conner

Milwaukee, Wisconsin criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with two counts of felony murder and a gun possession felony. Dashawn Conner, previously convicted and released from prison for armed robbery, is now charged after two people were shot and killed during an attempted robbery.... More...

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United States of America v. Donte Patterson

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with use of a machine gun to commit a carjacking. Donte Patterson (age 33), committed an armed carjacking in Chicago on August 20, 2025, and then traveled to Milwaukee where, on the following day, Patterson committed a second armed carjacking and then an armed robbery in West Milwaukee. During each of the carjacking... More...

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<H2> United States of America v. Francesco Anglin

Madison, Wisconsin, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with unlawful transportation of a firearm. In March 15, 2025, a Maple Bluff police officer attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation. The vehicle fled and ultimately crashed in downtown Madison with the two occupants running from the scene. Officers searched the vehicle and found a loaded 9mm handgun. They ... More...

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<H2> State of Wisconsin v. Zion L. Mather-Fox, Tony K. Caldwell, and Daequan D. Lewis

Madison, Wisconsin, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendants charged with armed robbery. Zion L. Mather-Fox, 18, Tony K. Caldwell, 17, and Daequan D. Lewis, 17, were apprehended after police said they pistol-whipped and robbed a woman.... More...

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State of Wisconsin v. Keith Jones

Madison, Wisconsin, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with aggravated battery with intent to cause great bodily harm, robbery, and a probation violation.<br> <br> Keith Jones was accused for carrying out a violent, unprovoked attack on a BEST security employee, was critically injured while on post before game day at Camp Ridall Stadium.<br> <br> ... More...

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State of Wisconsin v. Trevon L. Loston

Milwaukee, Wisconsin criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Driving or operating a vehicle without owner's consent, possession of firearm by adjudicated delinquent and bail jumping.<br> <br> Trevno L. Loston was a passenter in a vehicle involved in a police police pursuit initiated on the city's north side after the driver of a vehicle Loston was a passenger in fled a traf... More...

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United States of America v. Dion A. Bell

Milwaukee, Wisconsin criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession of a<br> firearm as a felon. See 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1).<br> <br> Defendant was found guilty and at t sentencing, the district court determined that Bell had at least three prior con-<br> victions for serious drug offenses and thus was subject to a fifteen-year mandatory sentence as an armed career cr... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Jamal White </h1></h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Milwaukee, WI criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with five armed robberies in southeastern Wisconsin. </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Illinois Man Sentenced to 16 Years in Federal Prison for Armed Robberies</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> Jamal White (age 34) was sentenced to... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Parish Barbary-Wheatherby, Daryle Shelton </h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Madison, Wisconsin criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendants charged with Armed Robbery of Fitchburg Bank </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Two Dane County Men in Federal Custody After Being Charged with Armed Robbery of Fitchburg Bank<br> </h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> Indictment chargin... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Joseph P. Rehbein </h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> <br> Madison, Wisconsin criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possessing 50 grams or more of methamphetamine intended for distribution. </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Armed Madison Drug Dealer Sentenced to 5 Years</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> Joseph P. Rehbein, 32, Ma... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Roosevelt T. Taylor </h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Milwaukee, Wisconsin criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Dealing Fentanyl Resulting in Death of 17-year old </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Green Bay Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Dealing Fentanyl Resulting in Death of 17-year old </h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Roosevelt T. Taylor </h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> <br> Green Bay, Wisconsin criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Dealing Fentanyl Resulting in Death of 17-year old </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Green Bay Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Dealing Fentanyl Resulting in Death of 17-year old</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><b... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Joshua Gentle </h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Madison, Wisconsin criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Illegally Possessing Firearms </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Madison Man Sentenced to More Than 4 Years for Illegally Possessing Firearms </h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> In October and November of 2023, Joshua Gen... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Joshua Gentle </h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> <br> Madison, Wisconsin criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Illegally Possessing Firearms </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Madison Man Sentenced to More Than 4 Years for Illegally Possessing Firearms</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> In October and November of 2023, Joshua... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Robert K. Love; Theodore D. Smith </h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Milwaukee, Wisconsin criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendants charged with Pharmacy Robberies and Firearms Offenses </font <br> </color="red"></b></h2></center></i></i><b><h2><center></i><br> </b>Milwaukee Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Pharmacy Robberies and Firearms Offenses </h2></center><br> <br> On May 2, 2024, four defendants were sente... More...

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<h1> United States of America v. Douglas T. Murphy </h1>

<font color="red"><b><h2><center><i>Milwaukee, Wisconsin criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with .</font color="red"></b></h2></center></i></i><b><h2><br> <center><i></b> Oshkosh Man Sentenced to 9 Years' Imprisonment on Firearm Charge </h2></center></i></font color="red"><br> <br> On March 18, 2024, Douglas T. Murphy (age: 35) of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, was sentenced to nine ... More...

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United States of America v. Antoine L. Jackson

Milwaukee, Wisconsin criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with conspiracy to commit bank robbery, three bank robberies, possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, and conspiracy to retaliate against an informant. <br> <br> Between September 15, 2021, and December 23, 2021, Antoine L. Jackson, age 20, was part of a robbery crew that committed multiple bank robberies in Milwaukee. T... More...

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United States of America v. Antoine L. Jackson

Milwaukee, Wisconsin criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with conspiracy to commit back robbery, three bank robberies, possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, and conspiracy to retaliate against an informant. <br> <table><br> <h1><br> <center><br> <a font="red" href="https://www.morelaw.com/wisconsin/news/milwaukee/" target="_new">MoreLaw Legal News For Milwaukee</a><br> </... More...

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United States of America v. Raymond Poore

Madison, Wisconsin criminal law lawyer represented Defendant charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm.<br> <br> Raymond Poore, age 30, from Madison, Wisconsin, was apprehended in possession of a 9 millimeter handgun on November 18, 2021, after Madison Police and Dane County Sheriff's deputies attempted to stop a suspected stolen vehicle in which Poore was a passenger. The driver of t... More...

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United States ex rel. GNGH 2, Inc. v. Birdsall Voss & Associates, Inc.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin civil litigation lawyer represented Defendant accused of violation the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. 3729, which provides: <br> <br> (a) Liability for Certain Acts.—<br> <br> (1) In general.—Subject to paragraph (2), any person who—<br> <br> (A) knowingly presents, or causes to be presented, a false or fraudulent claim for payment or approval;<br> <br> (B) k... More...

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United States of America v. Raymon A. Fuller, Jr.

Green Bay, Wisconsin criminal lawyer represented Defendant charged with committing a Hobbs Act Robbery and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence.<br> <br> Raymon A. Fuller, Jr., age 26, of Oskosh, Wisconsin pled guilty to a federal "Hobbs Act” robbery charge and a separate charge of brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence. According to his written plea agreement, on Augus... More...

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United States of America v. James McGowan, Jr.

Madison, Wisconsin criminal defense lawyer represented defendant charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm.<br> <br> On September 20, 2021, James McGowan, age 23, Madison, Wisconsin, was a convicted felon and had been released on bail in four state cases with charges including felon in possession of a firearm, felony bail jumping, armed robbery, drug possession, and third-degree sexual... More...

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United States of America v. Christopher Crittendon

Milwaukee, Wisconsin criminal defense lawyer represented defendant charged with bank robbery.<br> <br> In 2016, Christian Crittendon, age 33, and a second man, Montrell Howard, committed a takeover-style armed robbery of a North Shore Bank in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Crittendon held a loaded gun to a bank teller's head, and the men stole over $11,000 from the bank. Law enforcement was able to recover... More...

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United States of America v. Michael Robertson

Milwaukee, Wisconsin criminal defense lawyer represented defendant charged with robbery affecting interstate commerce.<br> <br> On June 23, 2021, Michael Robertson entered the 59-year-old victim's home armed with two firearms and demanded her money and property. When the victim resisted, Mr. Robertson fired his gun into her couch twice and pistol-whipped her in the head. Mr. Robertson stole the vi... More...

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State of Wisconsin v. Devon F. Neuman and Jesse Schultz

Madison, Wisconsin criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with First-Degree Intentional Homicide and carrying concealed weapon.<br> <br> Devon Newman, agte 26, of Fond du Lac, was indicted for beating and then shooting the victim twice during a late-night scuffle on September 23, 2017 and left the victim in an empty parking area where their remains were not discovered until morning... More...

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United States of America v. Mekhi Moss

Madison, Wisconsin criminal defense attorney represented Defendant charged with armed robbery.<br> <br> Mekhi Moss, 20, Madison, Wisconsin was indicted for robbing a convenience store and brandishing a firearm during the robbery. <br> <br> On January 21, 2020, Moss and another man robbed a Stop-N-Go in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. Both were displaying handguns, and Moss had stolen his gun only days ... More...

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United States of America v. John D. Negani and Scott J. Mielkie

Milwaukee, Wisconsin criminal defense lawyers represented defendants charged with drug trafficking in Indian Country.<br> <br> John D. Negani, age 37, and Scott J. Mielkie, age 50, were charged with possesson with intent to distribute methamphetamine.<br> <br> Negani pleaded guilty on July 21, 2021, to Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, in violation of Title 21, United States Co... More...

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United States of America v. Dewayne Veasy

Madison, WI: Criminal defense lawyer represented defendant charged with possessing a firearm as a felon and for possessing cocaine with intent to distribute it.<br> <br> Dewayne Veasy, 32, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was charged with illegally possessing a firearm as a felon and for possessing cocaine with intent to distribute it. <br> <br> The charges in this case stem from Veasy's arrest near Rhinel... More...

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United States of America v. Brandon Rankin

Madison, WI: Felony possession of a firearm criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant, Brandon Rankin, age 27, from Madison, Wisconsin who was charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm.<br> <br> On February 2, 2021, a Madison police officer made a traffic stop on the vehicle that Rankin was driving. When the officer approached the vehicle, he observed that Rankin had a gun in his ... More...

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TRACY CONLEY v. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

<center><h2><font color="red"> Milwaukee, WI - Criminal defense lawyer represented defendant or his participation in a "fake stash house” sting charge. </h2></font></b></i></center><br> <br> Our opinion affirming Conley's convictions on direct ap‐<br> peal sets out the facts of his case. United States v. Conley, 875<br> F.3d 391 (7th Cir. 2017). Here we focus on the facts relevant to<... More...

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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. KASHAWN MORROW

<center><h2><font color="red"> Milwaukee, WI - Criminal defense lawyer represented defendant with a nine-count indictment: three counts of Hobbs Act robbery, three counts of use of a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, one count of conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act robbery, one count of conspiracy to use a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, and one count of transporting a firea... More...

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United States of America v. Jeffrey Campton

<center><br> <img width="300" src="https://www.gsa.gov/cdnstatic/ephox_images/KastenmeierUSCT_Madison_WI_exterior_941675052106904545_1435163225376.jpg"><br> </center><br> Madison, WI - Man Sentenced to 7 Years for Madison Bank Robberies<br> <br> Jeffrey Campton, 30, Elkhorn, Wisconsin, was sentenced on August 2 by U.S. District Judge William Conley to seven years in federal prison for robbing thr... More...

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United States of America v. Royal Powell

<center><br> <img width="300" src="https://www.gsa.gov/cdnstatic/ephox_images/KastenmeierUSCT_Madison_WI_exterior_941675052106904545_1435163225376.jpg"><br> </center><br> Madison, WI - Armed Career Criminal Sentenced to 15 Years<br> <br> Royal Powell, 36, Janesville, Wisconsin, was sentenced to a mandatory minimum 15 years in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Powell p... More...

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State of Wisconsin v. Jack T. Patterson

<center><br> <img width="300" src="https://www.barroncountywi.gov/vertical/Sites/%7B55B35465-9825-4C7F-A839-E0EDFC6408E8%7D/uploads/775.JPG"><br> </center><br> Barron, WI - The State of Wisconsin charged John Patterson, age 21, with: <br> <br> 1 940.01(1)(a) 1st-Degree Intentional Homicide Felony A Guilty Due to Guilty Plea<br> 2 940.01(1)(a) 1st-Degree Intentional Homicide Felony A Guilty... More...

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United States of America v. Devin Jefferson

<center><br> <img width="300" src="https://www.gsa.gov/cdnstatic/ephox_images/milwaukee_411890537990189369_1435166339101.jpg"><br> </center><br> Milwaukee, WI - Indiana Man Sentenced to 10 years and 10 months for Armed Pharmacy Robberies<br> <br> Devin Jefferson (age: 30) of Indianapolis, Indiana was sentenced to 130 months’ imprisonment for his involvement in three armed pharmacy robberies of W... More...

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United States of America v. Keycie A. Street

<center><br> <img width="300" src="https://www.gsa.gov/cdnstatic/ephox_images/milwaukee_411890537990189369_1435166339101.jpg"><br> </center><br> <br> On October 24, 2015, law<br> enforcement officers in Pewaukee, Wisconsin were searching<br> for two African&#8208;American men who moments before had<br> committed an armed robbery. The robbers had been tracked<br> to the parking lot of a nearby Walm... More...

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United States of America v. Derrick W. Johnson

<center><br> <img width="300" src="https://www.gsa.gov/ephox_images/KastenmeierUSCT_Madison_WI_exterior_941675052106904545_1435163225376.jpg"><br> </center><br> <br> Derrick Johnson appeals his convic-tion for possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug traf-ficking crime. Police arrested him at a Madison, Wisconsin, bar carrying five hydrocodone pills, two cell phones, gem packs containing m... More...

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United States of America v. Luis A. Fernandez

<center><br> <img width="300" src="https://www.gsa.gov/cdnstatic/ephox_images/milwaukee_411890537990189369_1435166339101.jpg"><br> </center><br> <br> A jury convicted Luis Fernandez of<br> being a felon in possession of a firearm, see 18 U.S.C.<br> § 922(g)(1). Fernandez appeals his conviction, contending that<br> the district court committed three evidentiary errors that<br> deprived him of a fa... More...

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State of Wisconsin v. Emmitt M. Ritter-Simpson

<center><br> <img width="300" src="https://www.co.eau-claire.wi.us/Home/ShowPublishedImage/2078/636015004320500000"><br> </center><br> Eau Claire, WI - The State of Wisconsin charged Emmitt M. Ritter-Simpson with:<br> <br> 1 940.19(6) Battery with substantial risk of great bodily harm Felony H <br> 2 941.30(1) 1st-Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety Felony F <br> 3 941.30(2) 2nd-Degree Recklessly... More...

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