That depends, if it is a probation/supervision matter it would be a criminal defense lawyer. If it is something else, perhaps and administrative...

Got arrested for marijuana possesion and paraphernalia

Without actually seeing the citation, no one here can tell you for sure. If it is a mandatory appearance, chances are that it is a criminal charge....

I was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana and paraphernalia

Without looking at the citation, no one here can hazard a guess. If it says that it is a mandatory appearance, chances are that it is a criminal...

Can a payday loan place press charges for check fraud on a loan from 8 yrs ago that was defaulted on?

If this was a Wisconsin post-dated check, such a check is considered a promissory note for purposes of prosecution, not a check. There is no...

Why do criminal defense lawyers always seem to point out the possible maximum sentencing?

Because someone facing that possible sentence needs to know about it, has a right to know about it. I will usually tell someone what I expect the...

Does filling out a victim statement in a DV case give prosecutors any rights to prosecute without the victim if she missed ct.

Generally, her out-of-court statement cannot be used in court without her there as a witness. The rules of hearsay are complex as are the...

When I was 10 years old I found someone's credit card on the ground and sold it to a man.

This depends on how long ago it happened and what the man did with the card. If it is more than a couple of years ago, I doubt anything will come...

It isn't "automatic" in that there is no button to push or link between the bank's computer and the police. It is usual practice for most banks,...

Can I defeat my dui charge based on the officer not offering me a different test due to my injuries?

Field sobriety tests are not required for an OWI arrest nor are drivers required to take them. If he used the implied consent law to get you to...

Should the jury have heard the witnesses testimony?

Legal? Yes. Correct? Maybe. If there was an opportunity to cross-examine during the prior hearing, it may be admissible. The witness certainly was...