How do I know the difference between a municipal violation and a criminal charge?

The Village Attorney cannot handle criminal charges. That is the responsibility of the District Attorney's Office.

Do I need a lawyer to drop this battery case with my fiancee

He needs a lawyer, now. All you can do is tell the truth. Once the police are called, it is out of your hands. I advise my friends, family,...

If a minor on probation stops seeing there PO will they get in trouble once they turn 18.. Madison,WI

If the minor was placed on "probation" at age 16, said minor was convicted as an adult. Talk to the lawyer who handled the original case to be sure.

My understanding is that a 1st offense results in a 1 year disqualification. A second offense results in a lifetime disqualification.

Do you think keisha should have charges against her if she really didn't do it but said she did it because the cops pressure

Please pardon my ignorance. Who is Keisha? People are convicted every day of things they did not do, because there is evidence, sometimes false,...

Domestic violence restraining order: does adult protected party have to agree to the motion for protection? (I.e.) sign the

Can they file such a petition? Probably? In most places anyone can file anything? Can they get an order granted? I do not believe so, absent...

Can I stop a protection order against my ex-boyfriend at anytime? We both want to try working things out.

It is a court order. It is up to the court to change it. You can certainly ask the court to dismiss it.

I agree that you can document the incident with your cell phone. Have a witness if possible and let the other person know you are recording. Call...

Can. You own a pistol with misdemeaner. Domestic assault after three years in. M.s

What was the misdemeanor? What are the "elements" of that misdemeanor? What did the criminal complaint say happened? You can look at the Guide...

My wife moved out of our rental house I moved in but she had a restraining order filed on me how do I protect my status

If the order required that you avoid a certain address, you must follow the order even if she is no longer there. You can seek to have the order...