Questions answered by Raymond George Wigell

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Can anything be done for a parole revocation hearing? I hear you pretty much have to take what the parole board gives you.

Raymond's answer | Answered on February 05, 2014

House arrest is not available under the circumstances you describe. Preparing a presentation that includes all mitigating factors is the best...

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Once you have won an adminastrative hearing can the DMV change their mind?

Raymond's answer | Answered on February 05, 2014

Changing their minds is unlikely, without the assistance of an experienced defense lawyer. Detail preparation and experience are the watchword of...

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I havent been to court yet but have ehtier a class 2 burgaly or retail theft have to get a public offender

Raymond's answer | Answered on February 05, 2014

Unless you choose to represent yourself, you should not address the judge. Pro se representation is seldom a good idea. Your Public Defender is...

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Ok im currently doing weekends in jail i lost my job today what happens next and will i get day for day if i havt do strait days

Raymond's answer | Answered on February 05, 2014

The sentencing order will determine how your time is counted. If you want to change or clarify the order content your previous lawyer.

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Is it possible to get out of a drinking ticket? P.S. I have NO money for an attorney.

Raymond's answer | Answered on February 05, 2014

Your choices are limited based on the facts you provide in your question. Either he will lose his license or he may have alternatives with a good...

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I got PTR from an Intense Probation..Do you think its possible I can get sentenced to Regular probation or 2 years prison?

Raymond's answer | Answered on February 05, 2014

Your previous lawyer's actions, if true, are reprehensible. Regrettably, your record doesn't reflect the poor advice you may have previously been...

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If I only got arrested, will that battery count? Will my theft charge be really bad? Should I pay the civil recovery fee?

Raymond's answer | Answered on February 05, 2014

Everything counts is a better premise to start a discussion with. Consult and retain an experienced local criminal defense lawyer who will listen...

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Will my son go to jail for a subsequent retail theft conviction?

Raymond's answer | Answered on February 05, 2014

Advocating for an individual who at first glance is not respectful of the law is the task of the person's lawyer. Learning the reasons for the...

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If I take a plea with right to appeal suppression motion, does the appealing lawyer need to be from same state?

Raymond's answer | Answered on February 05, 2014

Laws and procedures are state based and thus a Wisconsin appellate lawyer is needed to appeal the Wisconsin case.

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Can I seal my felony from 14 years ago in Illinois? I have had another misdemeanor in 2010 since then.

Raymond's answer | Answered on February 05, 2014

Sealing is not available under the circumstances you describe. Consider writing a detailed personal history by expanding on the reasons, not...

Raymond George Wigell's Answers (3682)

Can anything be done for a parole revocation hearing? I hear you pretty much have to take what the parole board gives you.

Once you have won an adminastrative hearing can the DMV change their mind?

I havent been to court yet but have ehtier a class 2 burgaly or retail theft have to get a public offender

Ok im currently doing weekends in jail i lost my job today what happens next and will i get day for day if i havt do strait days

Is it possible to get out of a drinking ticket? P.S. I have NO money for an attorney.

I got PTR from an Intense Probation..Do you think its possible I can get sentenced to Regular probation or 2 years prison?

If I only got arrested, will that battery count? Will my theft charge be really bad? Should I pay the civil recovery fee?

Will my son go to jail for a subsequent retail theft conviction?

If I take a plea with right to appeal suppression motion, does the appealing lawyer need to be from same state?

Can I seal my felony from 14 years ago in Illinois? I have had another misdemeanor in 2010 since then.