Can the judge lower the bail of a felony

Yes, judges have the authority over bail every day the case is pending. The attorney should consider the individual judge, prior record (especially...

A friend has 3 warrants out totaling about $600, how long would he sit until he would be released from Brown County?

When the court imposed the fine, the court would have indicated what the "punishment" would be if the fines weren't paid. "if not paid, x days in...

There are crimes that involve spitting specifically but none of them would cover the scenario you describe. Spitting could easily be considered a...

I agree get a lawyer maybe you can negotiate some other citation but the statute is clear if you start or end a pass in a no passing zone, it is an...

My case manager was charged with Felony H and a Felony G, in which she was prosecuted by the state of WI. Can she practice still

I would contact the Wisconsin State Agency that licenses nurses. If she has been convicted, i.e. she either entered a no contest or guilty plea...

Can you explain why distribution of a non controlled substance is a felony and so severely punished in WI?

While I agree in general with Attorney Witt's answer, there is still an intent/knowledge element to the crime charged. PLEASE PLEASE get the "19...

First, it stays on your "record" forever unless it is expunged under sec. 973.015. A recent court of appeals decision ruled that the expungment...

I agree with Attorney Jerabek's answer. I am only writing separately to emphasize that the law is VERY complicated and you need to consult with an...

I was pulled over for not signaling a turn and subsequently arrested for DUI. The officer wrote in his statement...(cont'd)

First, I would hope your trial attorney filed a motion to suppress the evidence derived from the stop. If not, you might have lost your right to...

How to have a John Doe hearing opened

First, contact the local State Public Defender's Office and see if that office will appoint an attorney. If they will GREAT! If not, see if your...