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
answered on Sep 11, 2020
No, usually an "expedited" appeal is for a certain class of cases: adult guardianship, juvenile guardianship, child custody, etc. And it usually means that the deadlines for the transcripts, the record, and the briefs have been shortened-- so that the case will move along faster.... View More
I have PTSD from a car accident I was in and after that I have struggled with anxiety while driving or being in a car and with speeding resulting in many tickets and having to take a non optional driving course. Why was this course non optional to me...was it because of so many tickets within a set... View More
answered on Jun 5, 2020
First, if it was PTS, suggest you look at getting EMDR therapy---
Google "psychology today, therapist EMDR ____________________" (insert name of nearest large town)
Second, if the crash wasn't your fault, you may have an injury claim.
Even if it was your... View More
answered on Apr 2, 2020
You should repost your question in the Military Law category. You're asking about something which is outside normal civilian appellate practice. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 5, 2020
You could repost this under the Military Law section. It is not an ordinary appeals matter in a civil court. You could also consider reaching out to military law attorneys you find under that section, or ones you find on your own independently on the outside to see if they could offer you a free... View More
Class I Felony, Delivery of THC (party to the crime). 18 months probation. I failed 3 drug tests, one of which was my first day meeting with the probation officer, and was never revoked or had a violation hearing. At the time of sentencing I was told that expungement would be available once... View More
answered on Apr 19, 2018
The law is that you must successfully complete your probation. That differs from whether you were revoked. But given that you were not revoked, I have question about why your case ended up back in front of a judge. Expungement is supposed to happen automatically when the clerk of court receives... View More
One in 2015 and the other in 2016. I would like them off my record due to the fact they are the only thing stopping me from ubering
answered on Aug 27, 2017
The following cases remain on CCAP for 5 Years. Traffic Forfeiture Cases (TR)
Non-Traffic Ordinance Violation Cases (FO). Motor vehicle records are a little different and the answere is more complex.. Depends on where Uber is looking. Ask Uber what you can do to assure them that you are... View More
answered on Oct 7, 2015
More facts are needed to answer this question. Appeals are usually rare.
financial information, the judge that appointed my trial attorney now says that I have equity in my house (I don't) and a vehicle to sell (I don't). I need an appellate attorney and I am out of ideas. Any thoughts on the subject would be greatly appreciated. What are my options?
answered on Oct 22, 2015
Did you hire an attorney? Perhaps you could have put a second mortgage on the house.
answered on Oct 25, 2015
A complete transcript of the trial and an appealable issue.
The judge starts trial after lunchthen just walks out and comes back in the courtroom,and says the witness telephone call was to...transcripts only say he had to use the phone
answered on Apr 16, 2014
Dear ?, If the transcript is missing something which is crucial to an appeal, it is up to the appellant to file a motion in circuit court to have the transcript corrected.
Yours Sincerely,
Tim Provis
Appellate Counsel
Cal. Bar No. 104800
Wis. Bar No. 1020123
Member: U.S. Supreme Court Bar
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