The only "other party" that needs to be at the initial appearance is the prosecutor, and if your son doesn't show up, he will be found guilty by...

What is a gal representing my child in a chips case supposed to be doing?

The GAL does not represent your child. The GAL's job is to provide the court with an objective analysis of what is in the child's best interest,...

What are procedures for first search warrant?

Law enforcement swears out a factual basis for the warrant and takes the request to a judge for approval. Once the judge approves it, law...

You need to start by reading the "paperwork needed to start the appeal process" which was probably a Notice of Right to Seek Post-Conviction...

The party to a crime language allows the state to convict him even if he was not the primary actor, so long as he was ready willing and able to...

Wisconsin WILL extradite you from Colorado if you abscond from ES, new charges or not. It's not likely to be a first-class plane ride home either,...

Is it legal for a police officer that's reviewing surveillance tapes citation somebody traffic violations on private property?

Your privilege to drive in WI was suspended by the courts here, so the fact that you may be valid elsewhere is irrelevant. Unless your car fell out...

I was charged with misdemeanor possession of Cocaine and Marijuana, am I looking at jail time with no prior arrests or tickets

By definition, a misdemeanor is something that you can be jailed for. Hiring an attorney where you live may be easier for you, but you will be...

Will the time spent in jail count for a revocation sentence and a sentence for a new charge?

If the fact basis for the new charges is also a basis for the revocation, they may have an argument for double credit until such time as the link...

Disorderly conduct in Racine wi how long can someone be in county for

If he can't make bond, he'll be in jail until his case resolves, earning credit for time served in the event he is convicted, unless his lawyer can...