Why when my son has 1 OWI in Wisc is his attorney telling him he will be serving 3-6 months in jail, have to put a device in car

Because of the previous Illinois conviction, this would be a second offense in Wisconsin. The range of jail time mentioned here is certainly...

The statute for retail theft also includes a provision for civil damages for the merchant. Since it sounds like you were apprehended before...

Does my landlord have to fix this?

Your sense is accurate. If this is the only toilet in the apartment, then I believe this problem would render the premises uninhabitable . If the...

What actions are needed for me to successfully follow the law and not be taken advantage of?

First, it sounds like your tenancy is coming to an end, and I am assuming that the lease is terminating. The security deposit belongs to you only....

It sounds like the conference is scheduled as a follow up to your meeting with the new agent. You are very close to completing probation. I will...

Even without a lease, if you have paid rent, then you do have a right to stay n the residence. The problem you face is a practical one - you have...

What would happen if my parents called me in as a runaway?

At 16 you are too young legally to be emancipated. That is possible in Wisconsin at 17 1/2, which is still far away. if your parents called you...

Can I throw property left behind during eviction process?

Be careful with the medications. There is a specific exception in Wisconsin for medications and medical devices to the general rule that you may...

What am I going to be charged with, and how long will it take for me to receive a letter to know what i get?

There is no timetable for charging an offense. But the statute of limitations is not often invoked, meaning that most often the charges are...

Can my husbands ex-wife legally cause problems for my husband?

Caution is advised here. You do not want to give the ex-wife any reason to report misconduct while awaiting citizenship proceedings. Just as...