Can the state of wi force you to donate $3000 to MADD after getting a DUI?

Wisconsin Statutes Section 973.06 would seem to prohibit a MANDATORY donation to a charity. If anyone was injured or killed as a result of your...

A friend of mine just got convicted of a crime on 10/31/14 and was arrested again on 1/05/15 with the following:

This question is almost impossible to answer with any accuracy. The judge must consider the character of the defendant, the nature of the offense,...

What type of result might one expect-no prior record at all and charged with 1/2 pill of oxi on them

Many factors go into a judge's sentencing decision. If you are scheduled for a Preliminary Hearing you are facing felony charges. You should...

In 2004, simple Battery was a class A misdemeanor. Substantial Battery was (and still is) a felony. This would typically disqualify you from jobs...

What should I expect in court? I was caught shoplifting about $80 worth or merchandise from walmart. I know it was wrong.

Much depends upon whether this is a criminal charge or an ordinance violation. If the court appearance is mandatory, then this is a criminal...

Can the district attorney give the alleged victim a copy of the criminal complaint?

There is an entire chapter in the Wisconsin Statutes dedicated to Victims' Rights: http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/950/01 . As...

I am 16 1/2 years old and am dating a 19 year old. Is it illegal?

If by "dating" you mean going to the movies and holding hands, that is not illegal. If you are having a physically intimate relationship, that is...

As soon as you start calling people to "help" you deal with your husband's behavior, you have given up ALL control of the situation. You can't...

Question on the WI website and court system

Acquittal is not always an option. If you mean pursuing acquittal to mean taking a case to trial, that is always the CLIENT'S decision. If the...

Can a probation officer over ride a judges rules for probation? This was a first visit to the probation officer.

A person can do a lot of charity work, fishing competitions, and going out to eat without ever setting foot in a bar. A probation agent ALWAYS ...