What are the rules for this in probation? Is it a wisconsin rule or can probation officers rule differently?

In Wisconsin, probation agents have a great deal of authority to order you to follow particular rules. Home monitoring is frequently used for OWI...

How long can they keep him in jail without formally charging him?

970.01  Initial appearance before a judge. (1) Any person who is arrested shall be taken within a reasonable time before a judge in the county...

CIC (Bootcamp) Wis. Stats. Sec. 302.045: 2) Program eligibility. Except as provided in sub. (4), the department may place any inmate in the...

What can we expect today at court?

This is probably an initial appearance. The judge briefly reviews the criminal complaint for sufficiency and sets bail. If your father-in-law...

How do i get myself out of this?

It would be a HUGE mistake to expect to go to a free legal advice website, such as AVVO, ask a very general question without much detail, and then...

What can I do? Who can we talk to about this?

CIP and WSAP are not the only forms of rehabilitation. If the "rehab" you are talking about is treatment for a substance abuse problem, there are...

When the crime is a financial crime and not a crime of violence, the prosecutors take their time in making a charging decision. Your son should...

Is there anything I can do, or is my adult life going to be completely screwed up now?

If a criminal defendant is 17 years old, the State of Wisconsin treats them as an adult. Therefore, the records are not sealed. The arrest and...

What form is required to modify the Judgement of Conviction rules or Extended Supervision rules for a sex offense conviction?

There can be a motion to the court where he was convicted in the case for which he is on supervision. Be aware that judges are VERY reluctant to...

What type of things can make a case be reopened as to what would a client need to know that wasn't known at the time of trial. l

A case can be reopened when there is new evidence (concerning guilt) that would have a good likelihood of changing the result at trial. A case can...