I have an arrest record which states "CHARGE SEVERITY: Other"; what does this mean?

"Other" under charge severity for a shoplifting on your record might mean a noncriminal ordinance conviction. Those are often used for first...

What should I do to prepare and what type of punishment am I looking at?

Anyone who is involved in an alcohol or drug related crime should consider voluntary treatment before getting to court. AA is free of charge and...

Yes, all sexual contact with persons under 18 is illegal in WI, even if consensual. It is typically a misdemeanor if age 16 or older, but a major...

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They will need to prove that you were impaired, since they lack the presumptive evidence of impairment produced by a BAC over .08. However, that...

Can the IID requirement time be reduced by a judge after conviction?

Probably not. Although it might occasionally happen, the judge would be violating state law to reduce any aspect of your sentence below the...

I want to know if it is legal on a rountine traffic stop to ask for everyone in the cars ID

While it is traditional to ask for ID from everyone stopped by the police, there may also be a right in some circumstances to respectfully decline...

Can I motion for a change of my felony to a misdemeanor?

Local District Attorneys still have discretion move to reopen and modify old convictions, but do so only rarely. An experienced lawyer in your...

Prosecutors usually recommend jail for OAR arising from an OWI conviction, but you might reduce your sentence by reinstating your license before...

Does the bail I posted after getting arrested count towards my ticket or do I get that money back?

What is your question? If it is an ordinance, the only possibility for jail is if you do not pay the fine. You will potentially have a life long...

How can I have a lien on my house?

My best guess is that they sued you on the note and obtained a judgment, possibly even prior to your bankruptcy, or else improperly afterwards (and...

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