Under what circumstances can a judge "modify" a sentence?

No, the Judge does not have authority to simply do what you ask, and advising regarding possible options is beyond the scope of a web inquiry like...

I was in a accident, I had no insurance an they have a law suit against me the acccident was my fault. they took my licence

Talk to a bankruptcy lawyer.

I was in an auto accident and car was impounded. Haven't contacted the police yet. would like legal advice on what to do next.

You could be looking at failure to report an accident, or, if anything other than your car was damaged, hit & run, property damage adjacent to...

Why would an observer be removed from a sentencing procedure in Milwaukee County Circuit court?

Court proceedings are usually open to the public, so chances are good that a judge would state his or her reasons for closing the court room, or...

2nd dui , court keeps pushing back court date almost a year already, need to get this done wit so i can get on wit life

Was speedy trial demanded? If you have a lawyer, this is a discussion that you need to have with them. A challenge to the stop or arrest needs to...

My husband was charged on April 14 2011 for third DUI and two within a year....

That is the way the law is written. The point, apparently, is to make certain that a person with a history of drinking and driving does not have...

I wrecked my 1996 , Yamaha FZR 600 sport bike with only.......6,300 miles...

You need to check book retail values on an accepted resource like NADA or Kelly's. In order for the comparable sales method you are attempting to...

How do I protect myself from further civil action against me after an injury claim against my auto insurance policy?

It depends what the plea deal is. A soft-tissue injury is by definition not harmless. Nothing you do in traffic court can prevent the filing of a...

Unempl fraud/1st off/no record-jail time?

It depends, in part, on how many counts are charged, and whether they are felony or misdemeanor charge(s). Practice varies from county to county....

How can the WDOC use WI STAT. 973.09 (3) (d), to release a offender early from probation/parole, but I need a "new factor" ?

If you have money to burn, you could pay a lawyer to research a possible civil action based upon the argument that refusal to exercise the...

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