There is a lot of good information available about the prevalence of false confessions, and the coercive tactics police use to obtain them. As...

Penalty is always up to the judge, and in WI victims have a constitutional right to be heard. Depending upon the nature of the offense, and whether...

If the victim writes a letter on behalf of an accused person can that lead to a lighter sentence?

Penalty is always up to the judge, and in WI victims have a constitutional right to be heard. Depending upon the nature of the offense, and...

You have the right to speak at sentencing. It is called allocution. Whether it helps or hurts depends upon what you say. "I understand I did wrong,...

What is the difference between suspended and revoked driver license

http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/drivers/drivers/revoke/reinstat.htm

I am sorry to hear about your child's injuries. Making sure the child gets the medical care they need is obviously the first priority. As has...

I am being charged with disorderly conduct against a minor. What do I need to do?

If victim's rights notification has already gone out from the DA's office, the case has been filed, so you need to get yourself a lawyer, today....

I got a DUI. If I offer to install a IID for a period of time and go to an alcohol counselor could I get the charge reduced?

Not likely. Get a lawyer. Wis. Stat. s. 967.055 (2) Dismissing or amending charge. (a) Notwithstanding s. 971.29, if the prosecutor seeks...

What should i do in this situation?

You need to get a lawyer. If you can't afford one, speak to the public defender. Odds are the record in the criminal traffic case will reflect that...

My daughter was babysitting and the man who drove her home was arrested for a DUI. Can I sue him for reckless endangerment?

If you want to pay a lawyer to bring such a claim, you may be able to, but in the absence of concrete damage, I doubt you'll have anyone too...