Can a judge eliminate a collateral consequence at sentencing?

Sex Offender Registration is governed by Section 301.45 of the Wisconsin Statutes. See here: ...

Can I get my open container ticket dropped?

Having two open container tickets in one night leads the passive observer to conclude two things: (1) you didn't learn your lesson from getting the...

After a complaint about the odor of pot, a cop searched our room and found a safe. Is he allowed to search it?

The general rule is that a cop needs probable cause and a warrant to search. That said, there are many exceptions. Exigent circumstances is one...

Wisconsin Statutes allow each county to delegate the jail rules to the Sheriff's Department. The last time I checked, all counties have done this....

Can a DUI charge be reduced after the fact in WI?

Absolutely not. There is NO chance of this. The case is 10 years old. You cannot expect a judge to allow you to reopen a case that is 10 years...

Caught for retail theft. Paid fine. Did not go back to plead not guilty. Will this stay on my record.

I'm a little bit fuzzy on the concept of "not fully my fault". What does this mean? There is a legal concept called "party to the crime" which...

If a store owner is accusing you of shop lifting. Can they hit you or take your purse away without permission? Plus more 1st saw

You are not allowed to put merchandise for which you have not paid into a bag that is not clear in color (such as the ones used for produce in the...

IF A WITNESS IN A CRIMINAL CASE IS NOT SERVED WITH A SUBPOENA AND CANNOT BE FOUND DOES IT MAKE THEM UNAVAILABLE OR REFUSAL?

It could be considered "hearsay", but the definition doesn't include ALL out-of-court statements, so it might not be. The concept of "unavailable"...

My boyfriend had been picked up 2 weeks ago for a warrant of probation violation, failure to pay and operating while revoked

Losing everything that he worked hard for is the reason why he should not have violated his rules of supervision. Probation is like a contract...

WI website vs. CIB

If you believe that you can get something "expunged" from the CIB website, I would direct you to thoroughly read through the materials on this...