How long does a person have to request a jury trial?

If being charged with a crime, you have a statutory and constitutional right to a jury trial. There is no time limit to make a demand for a trial,...

It is unlikely to be outright dropped or dismissed. The law requires you to always maintain full control of your vehicle. The fact that you didn't...

No. In fact, the Court of Appeals has addressed this situation before and expressly ruled that a person does not have the right to consult with an...

How can a charge appear on someone's record when they have never been arrested?

There is no requirement that an arrest comes before the issuance of criminal charges. What likely happened here is that the DA's office filed a...

What is the statue of limitations on a class h felony forgery that is still an active warrent?

Statute of limitations applies to the time limit to file charges. If a warrant has been issued, then you have been charged. So in short, this...

Can I be held accountable?

Yes, you can be charged for possession. Possession does not mean ownership. You admitted to the officers that you had been smoking marijuana in...

Do i need to pay wisconsin non traffic citation

Yes, it could be reissued to correct an error. Also, just because he wasn't in school that day doesn't mean he wasn't on school grounds. There...

How many signatures do I need for the pardon office to open?

You could get everyone in the State to sign a petition except for Scott Walker, and it still wouldn't matter. The Governor has sole authority...

What charges can a minor get with possession and intent to sell?

Possession with Intent to Deliver, which is a felony offense. And no, they will not issue a lesser offense if you confess. They will charge you...

Public nusiance, how long could i serve? Or can i just get a ticket. Or can i walk out with nothing.

No lawyer can make you any sort of promise regarding a sentence. How this should have been handled was that your roommate should be filing a...