I’m getting charged with substantial battery. It says that there was witnesses but doesn’t say there side. Can they be in court?
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Answered on May 18, 2021
Any actual witness to the incident that gave rise to the charge can be called to testify, so long as they have been listed on the list of potential...
Being held in jail, no charges officially filed and over 72 hours still no court hearing?
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Answered on May 16, 2021
Since a new crime is a violation of his rules of felony probation, you can consider it an practical certainty that your brother is on a probation...
How do I ask DA for a better deal if my PD said hes got no response when asked?
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Answered on May 16, 2021
The rules of ethics for attorneys prohibits the District Attorney from communicating directly with a Defendant who is represented by counsel. The...
How many controlled buys are needed to press charges in Wisconsin?
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Answered on May 16, 2021
One buy is enough for charges. Depending upon whether the police have sufficient evidence to prove their case(s) against you without the testimony...
What is probation hold?
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Answered on May 16, 2021
A probation agent has the authority to order one of the people that the agent supervises to go into custody while the agent investigates the...
What does“no contact with (person name) directly”mean? Can this person be in a public place like church, store or sporting game
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Answered on May 10, 2021
The lawyer's answer to most questions is "It depends." However, "no contact" means "no contact". If the person on bond was essentially in the...
Is a second offense for operating firearm while intoxicated still a Misdemeanor A, or does it get bump up to a felony?
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Answered on April 21, 2021
A violation of Wisconsin Statutes Section 941.20(1)(b) - Endangering Safety by Use of a Dangerous Weapon: Operating or Going Armed While Under the...
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Need clarification ?
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Answered on April 21, 2021
If you have a signature bond, you have been charged with a crime. As such, you really would be well-advised to have an experienced criminal...
When should I turn myself in to see the judge ASAP? And how long do you think I will sit?
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Answered on April 19, 2021
Call the Green Bay Office of the State Public Defender (SPD) at 920-448-5433. They will determine whether you are eligible to have them appoint an...
Can someone be a lay witness and a character witness in the same trial?
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Answered on April 16, 2021
A "lay witness" is someone who is testifying about some relevant issue that the witness personally observed. This is distinguished from an "expert...
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