Do I need a lawyer for my 2nd owi? Can I represent myself?

I would be careful relying upon the advise of out of state attorneys relating to issues which are particular to the county in Wisconsin. Whether...

Can someone be accused for check fraud if it was 10 years ago?

The general statute of limitations for charging an offense is six years for a felony offense and three years for a misdemeanor. A period of time...

My boyfriend is doing 90 days of house arrest for his second dui and will be off of house arrest febuary 6,2012 and has court

I would be careful listening to the advice of out of state attorneys. In Wisconsin very few people have probation on a second offense OWI. It...

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Being charged with substantial battery after punching man after being harassed and grabbed.

How it looks legally and how it may look to a jury may be two completely different things. I suspect that, if your recollection of events is...

If someone takes debit card that belongs to someone and isn't active is it still a federal crime?

This does not sound like the type of offense that would be charged federally unless it occurred on federal property such as a national park or...

My fiance just got a citation for driving w/out a valid licence 2nd the 1st was in 2/2009. he is not a united states citizen.

Wisconsin Statutes, section 340.01(41g) provides the critical definition: "Operator's license" means the authorization granted to a person by...

I live in wisconsin and im 18 and my girlfriend is 17 would I go to jail if she gets pregnant??

Although it would be a misdemeanor offense; prior to you turning 18 both of you would have been committing the misdemeanor offense of sexual...

How can I get an attorney with a monthly payment plan to represent me for a misdemeanor disorderly conduct charge?

I would agree that posting the details of any offense online is not a good idea. Most defense attorneys will be willing to work out a payment plan...

Possession of drug paraphernalia

The maximum penalty for criminally charged possession of drug paraphernalia (excluding drug paraphernalia related to the use of methamphetamine,...

There are numerous theft and fraud statutes in WI, some of which could apply to the same offense. Fraudulent use of a credit card for an amount...