A non-trustworthy individual has told me that they need X amount of money because it helps cover their $500 deposit with the courts. However, after reading their case, the language of the case is as below.
If any amount of cash was owed to the courts as a condition of bail, wouldn't... Read more »
I'm on bond it states that I cannot have contact with a person or their residence, but they continue to message me multiple times a day. Is this legal
answered on Aug 10, 2021
Yes it is. However, I would contact your lawyer to let them know what's happening. 100% DO NOT RESPOND!
I sold some ammunition in a private sale to an individual who was over 21 years old. I was contacted by a detective saying that the ammunition that I sold him legally, may have been used in a murder. Ammunition is not subject to background checks in Wisconsin so I did not ask to see a concealed... Read more »
answered on Jun 21, 2021
Most likely you were contacted as a witness. They may be trying to tie the Defendant to the gun by way of the ammo. I am not a civil attorney, but it seems unlikely that you'd face liability assuming you were acting legally when you sold.
answered on Apr 3, 2021
In Wisconsin, you can get up to 25% over your jail sentence reduced for good behavior. However if your jail sentence is a condition of your probation (probably with a prison sentence over your head), good time doesn't apply.
Furthermore, in Wisconsin, if your prison sentence was... Read more »
Happened "often" according to my 14 year old daughter. She was around 5 years old
answered on Apr 3, 2021
Call the police. That is a crime in every state. You should also consider retaining a lawyer to represent you and your daughter. You have rights as victims under Marcy's law. It also sounds like you may need to get any visitation schedule amended. We wish you luck and are thinking of you and... Read more »
answered on Mar 16, 2021
Unfortunately, if it was dismissed without prejudice, they can recharge. That being said, you might be able to use the delay to make hay at the trial.
First criminal charges ever- I have 3 disorderly, damage to property and a battery! Re: 2grown adults having an altercation at a storage facility. I don't know what to do, I need advice ASAP. Please & Thank you!
answered on Mar 9, 2021
Just like any attorney - mileage will vary. If you aren't clicking with your PD or you don't trust them, it's definitely worth hiring an attorney.
Does that still give them probable cause?
answered on Mar 9, 2021
Just like a lawyer, I have to say - it depends. In this case, it depends on what other evidence they have that provides probable cause.
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