Do I maintain the right to a court hearing despite the original citation containing date being lost in the mail system?

If you did not receive notice, you should be able to re-open the case by contacting the clerk of courts. Make sure that the DMV has your current...

Traffic offenses are not eligible for expungement. There is no mechanism for sealing a driving record. The only advice I have is to drive within...

Dating is not illegal. It is "sexual contact" that is illegal. The 19-year-old can be charged with a class C felony which carries a maximum...

The parent could be charged with Delivery of a Controlled Substance and Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor for each incident of giving or...

New or modified sentencing

It is up to the judge in the county where your brother is going back for sentencing. If the judge feels that the change in information is likely...

Since your daughter is 17, Wisconsin treats her as an adult. Drug arrests and convictions do have numerous consequences and can affect things like...

Can you move out at the age of 16?

No, your friend cannot simply move out at the age of 16. She must be allowed by the court to do so based upon some finding that living in the...

How long does the prosecution have to lower the charges against someone in the state of Wisconsin?

The prosecutor can ask for jury instructions on lesser included offenses as late as right before the case is given to the jury for deliberations. ...

Does it mean anything...Refuse to Take Test for Intoxication After Arrest. But it States different then what is charge is?

Refusal to take a test for intoxication is not a crime, but it does result in a loss of driving privileges and is treated as a...

What is the legal age of dating for a 17 year old? 18 and higher?

A 17-year-old can date anyone. However, a 17-year-old cannot have "sexual intercourse" (which the law defines to include penis-to-vagina...