What should I do when a police officer says I need to come in and get booked and fingerprinted?

I agree with Attorney Cohen. I would add that I do not believe the public defender's office will become involved in your case until and unles...

Can the county keep filing charges one after the other?

Under the circumstances you described, yes, they can do this. Good luck to you and your friend!

Felony F Burglary Expunged and Low Income Attorneys?

You could try for expunction, but you would have to argue the court has the authority to expunge a felony under any circumstances. Your case does...

Does a refusal to submit to a breath test for a second OWI make my current OWI a third?

Assuming all your offenses were in WI, yes. A third offense OWI is serious. The minimum jail time is 45 days. So, you seriously need an...

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Arrested in IL for DUI. I am a Wisconsin resident with 2 priors in WI (9 and 20) yrs ago. How will IL plea effect WI?

If you were arrested in IL, you need an attorney in IL. That is where the criminal prosecution will take place. Further, the jail sentence will...

Expungement for case prior to June 30, 2009

This question has been asked multiple times on Avvo. Here are some answers that apply to your...

Could I in trouble ? ( for losing control of the car, I didn't get a citation at the time) State of WI.

What do you mean by trouble? Will you be blamed for the accident? Perhaps. Will your insurance company raise your rates? Maybe. Nothing in...

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Marijuana possession/ paraphernalia citation trial (first offense), how do I handle this?

Wait, did you plead not guilty and was the case immediately set for trial? If so, these are likely civil ordinance violations and not criminal...

Be cautious of answers from attorneys who do not practice in WI. But yes, the conduct you described is illegal. Obstructing an officer is just...

If A Hostage Stays Because They've Chosen To Not Against Their Will Can The Guilty Party Be Charged For It?

Not sure why this matters, but yes. Charging, however, is much easier than convicting.