Do I have any grounds to seek legal action?

Where was the bus when this was happening to you? If you know where you where at the time, call that county's sheriff's department or that city's...

Can I be charged in a crime if all they have is someone saying it was me ?

What you are saying this person is claiming you did is very serious. Yes, you can be charged. I would strongly advise you to NOT give any...

What will happen At court?

Questions about court should be directed to your attorney. Attorneys who work for or are appointed by the State Public Defender ARE attorneys. ...

Do I need a lawyer?

A mandatory court appearance usually indicates a criminal charge. If you have a criminal charge you really should have an attorney representing...

Can someone get charges dropped if they complete programming without court order/plea bargain?

Some "programming" being completed prior to entering into a plea deal can be an effective way of convincing the prosecutor to "soften" the offer. ...

Can I be charged with fraud for an overdrafted bank account?

If a person writes a check that bounces, and is then contacted about the situation but refuses to make good on the check, that person can be...

How do I see what is on my background check?

Go here: https://www.doj.state.wi.us/dles/cib/background-check-criminal-history-information#request

The time to contest charges is when you are charged and scheduled to go to court. The law favors finality. Going back to court years later to...

Is jail time likely to be given?

The jails and prisons in this state (and country) are filled with people who have families. There is no exception on a mandatory minimum sentence...

What can the police disclose to the school?

This is more of a civil rights and education law question than it is a criminal defense question. Be aware that there is a lower expectation of...