Is violating a probation and automatic felony when the original charges were not?

No. However a second offense under the WI controlled substances act could be charged as a felony even if it was a mere possession of drugs that...

Expungment

No, in WI an expungement only eliminates the court record. It does not void the underlying conviction which will still appear in law enforcement...

My OWI got dismissed and then was refiled, can I use the court transcripts from the case that was dismissed into the new case?

It will depend upon whether the case was dismissed with prejudice (such as at the conclusion of a trial or after a jury has been sworn in) or...

I've yet to hear of the Dept. of Justice utilizing a private law firm to serve process in a criminal matter. If they're demanding money I'd be...

With regards to the amount of money listed as the "DEPOSIT" on a citation, that is a calculation of both the fine ($150 - 350 in a regular 1st...

Can a 3rd OWI be reduced, if there was no accident or injury? I was pulled over for not having my lights on in town at night.

As Attorney Witt correctly noted, OWI amendments are not common in WI. You would likely increase your chance of obtaining an amendment if you have...

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Is my Class E from WI expungable or can it be reduced to a lower charge? It was 14 years ago that I was charged

There is no possibility of expungement under WI law at this time for E felony convictions. The only likely means of modifying the sentence would...

Is my own backyard grounds for an o.w.i.? ,while riding my old Collector truck. Not once on any public roadways.

It certainly does not sound like this would fall under the OWI statute which is applicable to: " In addition to being applicable upon highways,...

I was pulled over for not having headlights on. I failed one of the field tests.I got a breathalyzer and it came up .07 BAC.

Not driving with headlights on is only a violation 30 minutes prior to sunrise and 30 minutes after sunset, absent other factors which reduce...

I was pulled over for not having headlights on. I failed one of the field tests.I got a breathalyzer and it came up at .7 BAC.

It is certainly worthwhile fighting a .07 BAC case. The field sobriety tests (FSTs) are not designed to determine impairment, they were...