I have a court date for a possible marijuana paraphernalia charge, what is my worst case scenario?

The maximum penalty for a possession of drug paraphernalia charge, if issued as a criminal offense, is $500 fine and 30 days in jail.

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How can the WDOC use WI STAT. 973.09 (3) (d), to release a offender early from probation/parole, but I need a "new factor" ?

Statute 973.09 deals with people who have been placed on probation. In Wisconsin, probation is not considered a sentence; it is considered a...

How do I go about being released early from my parole?

Being on parole, you are still serving the original sentence imposed by the court. In order to get off of parole, you would have to petition the...

Do you know of any attorneys who do Pro Bono Representation or Reduced Fee Assistance for a second Criminal Appeal?

Appeals are time consuming and often very frustrating endeavors for attorneys. To get and attorney to handle an appeal, and a second appeal at...

My 20 year old son was arrested for the possession of THC and drug paraphernalia on school grounds. What charges might he get?

He could be charged with possession of marijuana, which is a misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of 6 months in jail and a fine of $1,000, and...

I had a search warrant served at my home last week. The record is sealed. what happens next? no drugs were found.

There are 3 possibilities at this stage. One, the police may close the case without forwarding it to the District Attorney's Office and without...

Can I get my underage drinking citation dropped from my record or reduced?

I addition to a diversion program, you can also contest the charge on a technicality, i.e. whether the police officer had sufficient information to...

A woman accused me of helping her steal some coins after she got arrested. i did not help her do it should i get a lawyer

Although I encourage you to get an attorney, at this stage you would have to hire an attorney to assist you. The State Public Defenders Office...

"i was arrested on drug cases after this female claimed i sold her drugs in order to help her husband out of his own drug cases.

Your question is unclear. the situation you describe is called a "controlled buy." The procedure for a controlled buy is pretty standard. The...

What is my best course of action?

If you have diligently sought an attorney's representation without success and can document that for the court, the court may have an obligation to...