If you get arrested twice with the same exact charge that was dismissed the previous year is that classified as double jeopardy?

Double jeopardy doesn't attach until a jury is sworn in, but there may be other issues you can raise. You should discuss this with your attorney.

The judge in the case was the grandfather of my ex's boyfriend is this conflict of interest in child custody?

I don't see how the relationship between a judge and your ex affects your friend's case, unless there's some sort of relationship between your ex...

Do I need a criminal defense lawyer?

You certainly should obtain counsel. I don't practice in your state, but I can say that the civil demand letter that you responded to was not a...

Age 50, seeking expungement for '12 misdemeanor-reckless endangerment (accidental discharge of firearm). No other legal issue.

I'm not sure what your question is. You indicate that you are seeking expungment, but acknowledge that you are over 50 and know the law. I presume...

WisBar.org has a search tool that lets you look up that info for Wisconsin attorneys.

Can a person give a statement to 3 different law agencies that resulted criminal arrests and trials, change it during trial?

Can a person? Sure, though that might not be the best decision for the person to make.

What law makes restitution= 5x the value of the shoplifted item legal? Seems like coercion and extortion items were groceries.

It doesn't sound like anything resembling law. It sounds like the family member bribed the manager.

How to defend yourself against these accusations is something you should be discussing with your attorney.

Plea or jury trial?

I would add to the other answers that a motion to suppress evidence that was found during an illegal search would need to be filed before a jury...

Shouldn't a inventory search of an impounded car actually come with a inventory list?

I agree completely, and the lack of such a list may be helpful when litigating a motion to suppress the evidence that was found in the vehicle.

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