How do I press charges against a shoplifter?

You should hire an attorney to advise you about Wisconsin's shopkeeper's privilege, which would allow you to detain a person you see shoplifting,...

As a creditor on Texas chapter 13, is it beneficial to me, holder of first mortgage on primary residence.

Is there a second mortgage on the property? If so, it may be that the debtor is alleging that there is no equity beyond the first mortgage that...

I was arrested for bail jumping for having a couple glasses of wine, however, I was not out on bail but on deferred prosecution

It is a standard part of Dane County deferred prosecutions that bail conditions continue during the deferred prosecution. I have a feeling there...

It is correct that black powder rifles are not firearms under federal law. But black powder guns are firearms under Wisconsin state law....

Need to know if sentence should apply to my crime

Your interpretation is reasonable. But, unfortunately, it is wrong. Federal law is very clear that it is the maximum penalty that could be imposed...

Will an asset listed as exempt in Chapter 7 filing be considered discharged?

Generally speaking, when a home buyer takes out a loan to buy a home, the transaction consists of both a note, which is a promise to pay the money...

Can I protect my 16 yr old son and myself financially from my wife's crimes?

She needs experienced defense counsel immediately. It is imperative that you do not do anything to try to protect yourself financially from her...

I don't know what will happen in your case. But I can tell you the difference between a departure and a variance. A departure is a deviation from...

What is my remedy for mis-information regarding my filing of bankruptcy?

Excessive debt can be very stressful. The threat of losing your home is even worse. Ch 13 bankruptcies can be a powerful tool to get a mortgage...

Is there any circumstance that I judge can sentence under the guide lines on a minimum mandatory sentence other than cooperation

Cooperation with the government that proves useful is the only mechanism for getting a sentence below the mandatory minimum in a non-drug case....