Yes, although this was once considered extortion, those rules have been relaxed, so sending out civil demand letters is now commonplace. However,...

Consumer Law wrongful reposession

Even though you may have been lucky enough to get the car back temporarily via bankruptcy, this does not mean you will necessarily keep it in the...

Can the state of wi force you to donate $3000 to MADD after getting a DUI?

Yes, judges have long extorted criminal defendants into making various "voluntary" charitable donations. Even if there is caselaw discouraging this...

A friend of mine just got convicted of a crime on 10/31/14 and was arrested again on 1/05/15 with the following:

Things do not sound so good for your friend, since nearly all judges are much tougher the second time around. If he is convicted, the sentence...

This is an easy one--student loans are never discharged in bankruptcy unless you filed an a new adversary lawsuit (separate from your bankruptcy)...

What type of result might one expect-no prior record at all and charged with 1/2 pill of oxi on them

Please be mindful of the fact that prosecutors read this column as well as defense attorneys. Anything said here can be easily traced and used...

What are my rights as a used car buyer in wisconsin

You don't say whether you bought from a dealer or an individual, nor weather it was a new or a used car. The rules are different for each...

Probably not. Since WI posts all criminal convictions on the internet for potential employers to see, your odds of being hired for any position of...

Should I seek an attorney and go to court? Will this charge be connected at all to the MIP that I received?

You are unlikely to succeed in any medical professions if you have drug convictions on your record, particularly for Adderall, although even the...

Can the district attorney give the alleged victim a copy of the criminal complaint?

Preparation of witnesses so that they know which questions to expect in court is among the normal duties of any lawyer who might bring that witness...