It's a theory of liability. Meaning, it focuses on how the offense was committed. Your friend is either alleged to have directly committed the...

Do PRO BONO criminal defense lawyers really exist? If so, my nephew is very much in need of one in Wisconsin. HELP

It's my opinion that you're going to have an extremely difficult time finding a truly pro bono attorney in Wisconsin. Your nephew needs to...

The statute of limitations would bar prosecution of a paraphernalia charge after 3 years. However, this is not a statute of limitations issue. It...

Can he really do this?

He can have a friend in the sheriff's office and the district attorney can be nice. He can also defend the charges against him.

Can a lie from a complainant made to the cops and documented in police report get a case thrown out?

Possibly. But it'd be your attorney's job to show that these claims were actually lies. His claim that he was a state trooper? Definitely not...

Can I ask prosecutor to dismiss a charge that will be amended?

You can certainly ask for that, however it's unlikely to happen if the hold open specifically called for an amendment to disorderly conduct. But I...

Found out i have a warrant for battery from 3 years ago in wisconsin. What willl the charge be?

Battery and disorderly conduct. The battery carries a maximum possible jail sentence of 9 months, the disorderly conduct 90 days. There are...

How do I get rid of a bench warrant after the case is closed and fines are paid?

Contact an attorney to take care of this. If there's an active warrant you'll likely be taken into custody upon any contact with law enforcement. ...

That's a Wisconsin statute, even though this is posted in federal crime. The crime depends on the amount of money taken. If it's a felony, the...

Is there a limit on how long charges can be filed against you

Generally 3 years for a misdemeanor, 6 years for a felony. These limits change for certain offenses (like homicide) that don't appear to be...