My son was charged with a[ 940.30] H felony. He has never been in the trouble before how many year this charge carry?

Be aware that a conviction for False Imprisonment (sec. 940.30 Wis. Stats.) when the victim was a minor and the defendant was not the victim's...

Can I get an extension to finish my community service at my review hearing?

I agree with Mr. Kenyon. If at all possible, take a week's vacation from work and work 9-hour shifts to get the community service done. Being...

Do I need to list my underage in an application?

Underage alcohol violations are not a crime. Be aware that the Portage County Clerk of Courts is cracking down on unpaid tickets. If you go into...

If I'm the victim in a heroin delivery case in which I overdosed, and I am forced to testify, can I be charged with contempt?

Electronic communications are often great evidence for the prosecution of crime. You should never post anything to any website (including social...

Is it legal for two minors, both under 16 years of age, to have consensual sex?

Many states have child sexual assault laws that take into account the difference in ages of the participants. For example, in Alaska the boyfriend...

Do the Attorney of Court Commissioner have the rights to sign a search warrant? or is it vaild

Wisconsin Statutes Section 757.69  Powers and duties of circuit court commissioners. 757.69(1)(1) A circuit court commissioner may: ... (b) In...

Is the use of profanity directed at another individual a basis for disorderly conduct?

Profanity can be the basis for a criminal charge or civil ordinance violation for disorderly conduct. There may be defenses. However, these...

I am 17. Several days ago, an adult female and I had an altercation. She started it and I in no way provoked her........

Getting this specific on an internet website about what may have happened is not always a good idea. Consult with an attorney in private (so that...

I am being charged with unemployment fraud I do not want to go to jail or have a felony charge on my record what to do

Do NOT, I repeat, do NOT answer any questions about what you did or did not do, or what you did or did not know on this website or using any other...

These actions MAY constitute (1) Physical Abuse of a Child (Intentionally Causing Bodily Harm), a class H felony with a maximum possible penalty of...