It has to be a limit to police power!

We need more information in order to answer your quesion. Why did the police stop your brother? Did they have reason to believe he was swallowing...

If i had a previous DUI at 19yrs old in Minnesota, and now at 21 got a DUI in Wisconsin, is there a way to fight it?

Whether the DUI in Minnesota counts under WI law depends on whether Minnesota law complies subsantially with WI law. Another way of attacking the...

When is it legal to search?

We would need more facts in order to answer your question. Generally, I agree with the first answer. Even if the girlfriend gave permission to...

Retail theft/grocery store

Your options depend on whether this is a civil or criminal offense. Civil offenses do not involve a risk of jail time, and criminal offenses do. ...

Unjust underage citation. Wondering what would be the best option to exercise in court? Have not had preliminary hearing yet.

The second attorney is correct. This is a civil offense, punishable by a fine and a driver license suspension. There is no jail time involved. ...

My ex wife is pregnant and we are going through a divorce, its been deemed a non marital child but now wife put in new motion..

Respectfully, you state in your comment to my partner's answer below you have an attorney. Your attorney is in the best position to answer your...

What happens if you are convicted of owi and then skip state without complying with fines aoda assessments interlock etc..

Nothing good. If this was a first offense, it is civil, not criminal. Generally, bench warrants are not issued for civil cases. Even so, if you...

I agree with the first answer. Theft of movable property is a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to 9 months jail and/or a $10K. You do not...

Minor (12yr) ticketed for prowling and cited for theft, ordered to appear. Do we need a lawyer for this first court appearenc?

I agree with the above answer. Two more thoughts: First, a forfeiture type offense is a civil violation. There is no jail time associated with a...

My husband and I was in the car driving and got pulled over. The cop stated the found a drug under the mat where his foot was.

I agree with the second answer. Although, the drugs may not have been in plain view given the tint of the windows and/or your husband's foot. The...