I was accused of shoplifting and couldn't afford a lawyer. I was recently in court, was told that I was adjudication withheld.

Yes as your arrest is a matter of public record. Theft is a crime of dishonesty so this does not look good at all. You need to seal your record...

Probation

Your probation can be modified or terminated at any point but as a general rule you have to complete half of your probationary sentence before the...

How can i get a public defender ?

You don't get a public defender for an injunction because an injunction is a civil matter. You can hire a private lawyer or not. No matter what...

Is there a statute of limitations for Prosecution?

Don't call the police station yourself as often times identify is a big issue in these cases. Because you were not arrested the State literally...

Will I go to jail????

Probably not but your main goal is to resolve this case without being convicted so that one day you can clear your record. Because of your lack of...

Will a Wisconsin DUI (1st offense, which is only a civil matter) show up on an out of state employer background check?

It depends on what kind of background check they run and where they pull the information from. There is no single database where information is...

SR22 for how long

Yes, you will need to get FR 44 (similar to SR 22) for 3 years. I have some information on the high risk insurance on my website if you want to...

You have a lot of issues here and your lack of a prior record can make a big difference. You need to meet with an experienced criminal defense...

My sounding/trial date is 94/107 days from arrest in a misdemeanor, how to attack right to speedy trial?

What does "all discovery has been done" mean? Do you have an attorney? Who is doing discovery and what was done? What is your...

Will this be considered my 3rd DUI or Second DUI.

It will likely be treated as a third offense if the other two convictions are on your driving record. Third offense penalties are triggered when...