My mom recently was moved into a nurs hm to recover from pressure sores. She has been taking 2 meds to handle diabetes. These were refilled as needed by the facility she was living in. When she moved to the nursing home, one of those RXs expired and was not refilled. That happened 2 months ago.... View More 
answered on Mar 23, 2024
A Wisconsin attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. In general, the short answer is "no," unless there was some kind of formal caretaker relationship established. And it doesn't sound like a situation of abuse or neglect; it sounds like an innocent... View More
I've been contemplating the idea of purchasing a firearm for home protection. (Milwaukee, WI)
However, I've had a "battery" misdemeanor in the past. As well as a TRO (expired).
I'm interested in having a knowledgeable resource (lawyer) help me better... View More
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answered on Mar 22, 2024
In Wisconsin, the background check for firearm purchases will review your criminal record, mental health history, and any past restraining orders. If you've had a misdemeanor for battery, it generally doesn't automatically disqualify you from owning a firearm unless it was classified as... View More
Contractor theft less than 1000.00
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answered on Jan 19, 2024
If you have an arrest warrant for a non-felony charge, such as contractor theft under $1,000 in Wisconsin, the process of turning yourself in typically involves going to the law enforcement agency or the county jail where the warrant was issued. It is advisable to contact an attorney before... View More
I'm saying I've never been a felon, I bought the gun legally, & I'm a legal citizen so how can they tell me there going to keep my gun? doesn't that violate my 2nd amendment rights?
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answered on Jan 16, 2024
No, the court generally does not have the right to confiscate someone's legally purchased handgun if they have never been convicted of a felony and are legally permitted to own the gun.
A few key Constitutional principles here:
- The 2nd Amendment protects the individual right... View More
1st degree reckless homicide case is 4 years old, prosecution cancelled 3 times now, 10 days ago at finAL pretrial the da admitted that they didn't know where the witness lived any more and has failed to subpoena in the last 9 months since the last cancellation. the judge asked if all... View More
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answered on Jan 6, 2024
The sudden appearance of 454 pages of discovery, especially after the prosecution confirmed no new discovery, can be a significant issue in a criminal trial. In a first-degree reckless homicide case, all relevant evidence is crucial for a fair trial. If you've been requesting these documents... View More
I was denied a permit to purchase in WI. Am I also banned from possessing a firearm in WI? My MN permit to purchase and conceal is good through 2025 but I'm now a WI resident. My full record is in the MN system. Is there any way to restore my gun rights in WI? I read the only way may be by... View More
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answered on Jan 1, 2024
Navigating gun rights restoration can be complex, especially when moving between states. In your case, having had your gun rights restored in Minnesota does not automatically grant you those rights in Wisconsin. Each state has its own laws regarding the possession of firearms by individuals with... View More
Domestic violence case the alleged victim even admitted I didn’t strike her while under oath on the stand. The DA was able to say anything he wanted. But I was held in a motion of limine. I could only ask questions about the argument we had. No other evidence from me the defendant was allowed.
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answered on Dec 24, 2023
A motion in limine is a legal motion used in court to limit or prevent certain evidence from being presented during the trial. It's typically used to ensure that evidence presented is relevant and not overly prejudicial. In your case, if a motion in limine was granted that restricted your... View More
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answered on Dec 8, 2023
In Wisconsin, you are not required to attend a court date if you were never served with official court documents, as the Constitution guarantees your right to due process, which includes proper notification of legal proceedings against you. Without being served, the court lacks personal... View More
No other priors
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answered on Dec 5, 2023
In Wisconsin, whether you can purchase a gun while having a harassment restraining order against you depends on the specific terms of the order. Since your restraining order does not include firearm restrictions, it may not automatically prohibit you from purchasing a firearm. However, it's... View More
He was transferred from AL to WI 2 years ago and only has 4 months left on probation. He’s currently being held for this hearing with no new charges.
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answered on Nov 7, 2023
It would not be legal for a probation officer to hold a probable cause hearing on charges that have already been dropped. This is because a likely cause hearing is typically held to determine whether there is enough evidence to proceed with criminal charges. If the charges have already been... View More
Please help me to get this resolved.
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answered on Oct 26, 2023
If you believe your devices are being managed or monitored without your consent, it's crucial to take immediate steps to protect your privacy. Firstly, disconnect your devices from the internet to halt any unauthorized access temporarily. Report the unauthorized access to local law... View More
Thoughts?
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answered on Oct 12, 2023
Sharing your location with the victim would be considered indirect contact, which is typically prohibited by restraining orders. If you are caught violating a restraining order, you could be charged with a crime and face jail time. For personalized legal advice tailored to your unique... View More
I was stopped 2 days after I purchased a vehicle the office pulled me out of the truck preformed DUI test said I failed but I was sober . Lied on report said midnight and it was noon when stop occured . His testimony should be invalid even if I had a small but detected amount of controlled... View More
answered on Jun 16, 2023
If you were sober, the drug test will most likely be the single strongest piece of evidence that determines your guilt or innocence. If you had a small amount of a controlled substance, the "driving facts" will also play an important part in determining your guilt or innocence. A small... View More
I consented to a consumer report background check at my employer when up for promotion. An old active arrest warrant was discovered on the check. The employer did not notify me of the issue directly and instead contacted local law enforcement who then came looking for me. I do not believe the... View More
answered on Apr 3, 2023
The situation you have shared is very concerning and may very well be a violation of employment background check compliance (such as through the Fair Credit Reporting Act) as well as a number of related obligations imposed on employers who order criminal history information reports from third... View More
I am a Minnesota resident but I was arrested in Wisconsin and charged with felony drug possession and 2 misdemeanor marijuana related charges. In exchange for the felony going away my lawyer had me plead no contest. He did not discuss this with me prior to the hearing. I learned what I was... View More
On July 4 of this year, the neighbors next to us set off several rounds of illegal, very dangerous, fireworks in the street by our residence (mines, cakes, bottle rockets) over a period of 2 hours (2100-2300 hours). Debris was everywhere but I filed a police complaint the following morning (I DID... View More
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answered on Jul 6, 2023
Once a complaint has been made to the police, it is up to the authorities to decide how to proceed with the investigation. It may be possible to request to withdraw or modify the complaint, but ultimately the decision lies with law enforcement and the prosecuting attorney.
answered on Jul 3, 2023
I do not practice law in WI. However, in Ohio this can be done so it is likely also possible in WI. Assuming you are able to pursue the matter to judgment and succeed, you will have an issue of collecting your judgment and not having the defendant declare bankruptcy.
My parents asked what happened. I told them that I took the blame for someone else’s actions. They said they would call the school, and if the principal said something different, I would be “Beat the sh*t out of me with a belt, until my a** was so red, that I couldn’t sit down.”
answered on May 12, 2023
You have not really asked a question so I will comment on what i think the implied question is.
If you legitimately are afraid that your parents are going to beat you up that would fall under the category of domestic violence menacing. You should report that to your school counselor.... View More
Principle has mediated multiple times before and even told 17yr old to not fight back if something ever happened. After battery incident 16yr old was ticketed by schools SRO and suspended by school. a day after incident the 16yr old then went to instagram to brag, write more threats of harm and... View More
answered on May 4, 2023
What negative impacts is this having on the 17 year old? Is this effecting his access to the curriculum? IS the bullying occuring due to belonging to a protected class? File the report regardless and file a report against the principal and SRO for their failure to protect the 17 year old.... View More
What can I do to stop this lie? Can I prosecute him after 18 months? Can I get an order of protection?
answered on Aug 2, 2022
Your question appears to be, for the most part, questions of Wisconsin law, not Florida law.
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