Can Milwaukee Co. give me a second court date after the first never happened?

On a municipal citation, double jeapardy does not apply. This only applies in criminal cases under certain circumstances. You can still fight...

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Can police officers block your vehicle and automatically suspect you of being involved in a crime?

A police officer must first have "reasonable suspicion" to pull you over for violating a traffic law. After the stop, an officer must have...

A probation officet put no contact order on me and my fiancé because he want following his rules. Can they do that?

Probation is otherwise known as "conditional liberty." So long as there is a good faith basis to place the no contact order as part of one's...

I have a pending OWI case from 2012. Since the Missouri vs. McNeely ruling I have filed a motion to suppress the blood evidence.

Unfortunately, since your case predates the McNeely ruling, it is doubtful that a court will retroactively apply the holding in the that case. ...

I am 17 and got first defense retail theft tickets. will they come off my record once I'm 18 if i pay now?

It sounds as though you received citations and not criminal charges. You should plead not guilty to the citations and see if the prosecutor is...

I've been indicted on conspiracy charge. Need a few input. Thank you.

I agree with Attorney Peebles. It sounds as though you have been indicted in federal court. You really will not know the true extent of the...

How long can a 17 year old be held before the are arraigned? My daughter has been arrested for felony charges on thursday

Bail will be set at her Initial Appearance on Monday. She will be held in custody until her bail is set by a judge or court commissioner. Hire a...

My 17 yr old daughter has been arrested by police in Wi but has been deneid a phone call unless she was calling a lawyer,

There is no "right to a phone call" upon arrest. This is a fallacy that doesn't exist. She is entitled to have an attorney represent her...

How long can you be detained in a case the police are investigating and has not been charged. he has been there since 5/27.

Generally speaking in Milwaukee County, a charging decision will be made within 72 hours of arrest by the DA's Office. Otherwise, a Court...

When a search warrant is issued 4 your home is there suppose 2 b a affidavit attached supporting warrant? What if there isn't 1?

The affidavit need not be "attached" to the warrant at the time of execution of the searched premises. There is no such requirement. The scope of...