WhatI was charged with fourth-degree burglary in Wisconsin

Burglary does not have differing degrees under Wisconsin law. One can be charged with Burglary along with some penalty enhancers such as Arming...

Does the judge have to specify in court that a jail sentence is to be served as a condition of probation?

The judge must use language that can be understood to indicate that the 30 days of jail is a condition of probation and not some separate sentence....

Speeding Ticket

You may want to see if the prosecutor is willing to negotiate this to a lower point offense. This can be done by going to court on the date and...

Threatened to be charged criminally for theft

You would do well to obtain the services of an experienced criminal defense attorney immediately. The DA can charge you if he/she feels he/she can...

Looking for statute of limitation on breaking and entering ?

If charged as a felony burglary the statute of limitations is 6 years. If it is charged as a misdemeanor trespass to dwelling, the statute of...

What experience do you have with criminal procedure? My case involve a motion to suppress an unsigned search warrant.

You need an experienced criminal defense attorney now. Be aware that the copy of the warrant does not need to have a signature. The official...

PTSD is not a defense, it is a mental disease or defect. It may be the basis of a plea of NGI (not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect),...

OWI 1st offense (garden variety - i.e. no accident w/ injuries or children in vehicle) is a non-criminal traffic forfeiture. If you are asked...

Can my 17 year old gf move in with me?

It is not illegal for her to move in with you, but there are a number of things that would be illegal for you to do. You would not be allowed to...

There was a grand jury and an witness November 2 2016 it's been a month do I retain an attorney or wait?

You really should be looking to hire an attorney now. You need to know who you are going to go with and be prepared. If you are charged, things...