Is it possible to get a record expunged on a federal background check? I have a municipal ordinance violation for retail theft

Unfortunately expungement under Wisconsin law only effects court records, not the records of law enforcement which include the CIB and NCIC...

While it is possible for the test results to be suppressed, it is not mandatory. Officers are instructed to ensure that there is nothing foreign...

I have a warrent in another county for my 1st underage drinking. Can they arrest me at the dmv?

If there's a warrant for your arrest, yes. Hire an attorney to resolve this non-criminal offense for you and to avoid a license suspension and you...

I'm 20 yrs old and I will plea guilty for under-age drinking, but what would happen?

Attorney Missimer's advice is spot on in many jurisdictions. You can also tell the judge that you "stand mute" if you don't feel comfortable...

Civil Arrest warrant has been issued for not paying a Bill. What happens next

Paying the bill (I'm assuming this was a court ordered fine) will likely be cheaper than hiring an attorney and then still paying the bill at a...

Are the police authorized to enter my apartment because a neighbor said they heard noise? They let themselves in.

As the other two attorneys have pointed out, it will depend upon the specific circumstances of the case. However, Wisconsin's application of the...

First Offense DUI Questions - Wisconsin

If convicted, the license revocation of 6-9 months is mandatory for a 1st offense OWI in WI. That said, with a .11 you're at the low end of the...

Is this considered my 2nd offense?

This depends upon whether you have any other OWI convictions or "countable convictions" such as a refusal to take a blood alcohol test within the...

Can someone be petitioned a retrial or even petitioned out of prison.

He should have his trial attorney file a notice of intent to seek post-conviction review and discuss the issue with an appellate attorney. He...

Is dui with minors in the car CIMT?

This question should be directed towards immigration attorneys, rather than criminal defense/ DUI defense attorneys.