Am I obliged to respond to the officer if he requests to speak to me? What kind of charges would I face?

You have no obligation to talk to the police about anything you did, or anything anyone else did. Understand that your "buddy" can turn into your...

Will my fiance be released if he is not given a revocation hearing within 50 calender day time frame

Testimonial evidence is not the same as "hearsay". Hearsay has a VERY specific definition in the law along with many exceptions to its' rule of...

Is there anyway to get out of my underage drinking ticket and will they send something in the mail for it?

There may be some sort of diversion program that is available in your jurisdiction that could result in having the case dismissed. This, however,...

I need to know what they can charge me with and what I'm up against

This could be a felony theft by fraud (class H felony for between $5000 and $10,000 stolen). The maximum possible penalty for a class H felony is...

Two theories that are similar but conflict and the DA decides to attempt to only prove one, is there inherent reasonable doubt?

Law enforcement officers who do the arresting only suggest charges to the prosecutors. The prosecutors are the only ones with "charging...

Should I take this to trial

The best legal advice on this issue will come from your attorney - the person with the legal education and experience and, most importantly, ALL of...

Wisconsin Administrative Code - Dept. of Transportation 101.02(7) PROBATIONARY LICENSES. (a) Any person who holds an instruction permit or...

When do I need my hours finished by? What happens if I'm trying but can't get done by that time?

Chances are fairly good that your probation agent will ask you to sign paperwork that extends your probation for another year. If you refuse to...

What can I do to help myself and my future for a first offense municipal ordinance violation for retail theft?

You should definitely work to reopen the case and see if you can get into a diversion program (also called a deferred prosecution program), or get...

Do I need to pay civil demand?

It is frequently best NOT to pay the civil demand. When you have a situation where you have been ordered to pay restitution, the civil law suit...