If someone pleads No Contest and then at a later time is given the option to withdraw that plea, is that risky?

A guilty or no contest plea may be withdrawn prior to sentencing for good cause and under circumstances where the withdrawal of the plea would not...

Criminal question

Because judges make it very clear that the decision to plead guilty or not guilty is the defendant's and generally go through all the rights a...

Can a Post conviction Relief be filed after the dead line because the atty I had didn't do it?

Yes, if a motion to extend the time for filing a Notice of Intent to Seek Post-Conviction Relief is granted by the Court of Appeals. Best practice...

Class G felony charge

If you're asking whether an 8 year old felony conviction could be reopened and amended to a misdemeanor or negotiated away like it never happened,...

While private marijuana smoking is not the highest priority for city police officers, citizen complaints can often lead to an investigation which...

What happens if you refuse a blood test and are found not guilty of the OWI in court?

Attorney Witt is correct. You will be found guilty of the refusal by default unless a timely request for a hearing on the refusal is requested. A...

Can some appeal a plea decision in wi. How to find a pro bono attorney?

Your nephew is likely eligible for post-conviction representation through the state public defender's office if he is without funds to hire private...

Pr bond for victim

You need your own lawyer to advise you and appear in court with you. There may be a means of obtaining immunity for your testimony and thereby...

1st case DUI in Wisconsin

You will most likely have to file a demand for a refusal hearing within 10 days of receiving the refusal revocation notice in order to either...

Is a restaurant liable for the car theft of 1 of their employees on restaurant property?

This a question of civil employee liability, not criminal defense. Please try posting this question as a civil question for better responses.