In a jury trial for an OWI, can prior OWI offences be brought up in court to be used against me?
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Answered on June 05, 2014
Generally, the prosecution can't use prior offenses to argue that you must have done the same thing again, and specifically, in OWI cases, while...
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I have a 3rd Degree assault conviction in MN from 1995; does this bar me from becoming a Human Resources Manager in Wisconsin?
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Answered on June 03, 2014
Perhaps the more appropriate question under WI law is does the nature of the conviction reasonably relate to the position you are seeking such that...
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Charged with misdemeanor possession or marijuana a year ago, after expungement, would I qualify for a concealed carry permit?
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Answered on June 03, 2014
On its face, an expunged misdemeanor should not be a disqualifier. However, the nature of the conviction likely begs a larger question in the eyes...
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Should i report Blackmail/Extortion?
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Answered on June 02, 2014
There is no way this question can be answered without more detail, and if you are concerned about being criminally prosecuted for something someone...
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Drug paraphernalia..
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Answered on June 01, 2014
If the suspension was court-ordered as a consequence of the paraphernalia conviction, you'd have to get the case reopened. It would have been...
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I was fired and arrested mid-shift and charged with a Misdemeanor Class A for theft. Can i get it expunged?
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Answered on June 01, 2014
You are certainly eligible, but it is up to the judge. Get a lawyer, and discuss this with them. If you can't afford one, go see the public defender.
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Falsely accused , sexual abuse of a child ,no evidence has been substantiated and the case is to be dismissed what remedy avail
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Answered on May 31, 2014
In addition to the previous excellent answer, you should note that prosecutors have absolute immunity from suit for their prosecutorial decisions,...
I need help writing a letter on behalf of my fiance to the judge asking for a smaller sentance
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Answered on May 30, 2014
If he hasn't been sentenced yet, you should direct this question to his lawyer. The judge isn't likely to be swayed by a form letter that you pull...
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Who do i take to small claims court?
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Answered on May 30, 2014
Unfortunately, your post hints at a situation too complex for do-it-yourself small claims resolution with a little general info picked up off the...
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Will a DV restraining order against me show up on a background check?
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Answered on May 30, 2014
Yes. It is publicly available on CCAP, and of course law enforcement can see it; they couldn't enforce it if it was a secret. Since you are unable...
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