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answered on Sep 6, 2019
Wisconsin is a “one party” wiretap state. It is not necessarily illegal to wiretap or record someone, without their knowledge or consent. Whether that recording can come into evidence is a different issue.
My girlfriend is being charged with theft. She supposedly stole a check, she didnt and I have messages from the guy asking me to cash a check. So can I use these in court?
Short version cops called for noise complaint was not our home after sever times calling wife lier I stepped in told him was not us I was on couch talking to son no music here he became extremely upset when I attempted to close screen door he than ripped off my door I called 911 asked for police... View More 
My name is Jamal Gill and I currently reside in Jacksonville, FL. I am unemployed and desperately seeking help to possibly seal/expunge my record. I haven't been able to gain employment mostly due to my background. I have been working as a Customer service agent for 10+ years in Wisconsin, but... View More
answered on Jun 23, 2019
You really need to speak with a criminal attorney in private, and the manner in which your post was written suggested you might have been under the impression that you were dealing with a law firm. This is a public forum and it is important for you to be aware of that sooner than later.
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answered on Mar 18, 2019
In practical terms, the failure of officers to "knock and announce" does not usually mean that evidence taken or discovered from serving the warrant can be suppressed or excluded. The US Supreme Court took up this question in a case called Hudson v. Michigan, 547 U.S. 586 (2006), and... View More
Adams walch act? I am not registered . I did 60 days time , 1 year probation
answered on Mar 13, 2019
It's quite possible it will. You should consult an experienced immigration attorney for assistance with this matter.
I am wondering if the search was legal because i was not arrested yet and she went in my pockets without a reason or if I'm like still under investigation are t they gonna raid my house i don't want my children here for that i don't understand i thought charges got filed right away... View More
answered on Mar 3, 2019
Often, criminal complaints (aka “charges”) are not actually filed until your first scheduled court date.
If it is your first OWI, it is also very possible that all of these offenses might be handled as civil ordinance violations and not criminal charges.
It is pretty complex... View More
Straub hospital in Hawaii ?
answered on Oct 2, 2018
People are found not guilty for many reasons. There aren't enough facts to answer this, and also any answer would be hypothetical because what matters is what the DA thinks they can prove--and what they can't.
was prescribed Zoloft and then began exhibiting unusual self-destructive and risky behavior such as shoplifting, could the fact that this drug lists these behaviors as side effects be an adequate defense in a retail theft case?
answered on Sep 23, 2018
There are many side effects to Zoloft, and I am believe depression may be one of the side effects. However, shoplifting is a not a side effect Zoloft. It might help provide an explanation; however, it does not negate the shoplifting charge. You should find a local attorney in your area to help... View More
Criminal law In Wisconsin
answered on Sep 7, 2018
A a person that can also be charged for the same criminal episode as the defendant. In other words if two guys steal a car the would be co-defendants.
On anything he raided my home when I was at work didn't find anything but some marajiuana he didn't care about was looking for hard drugs. And that upset him cause he really thought he would find hard drugs. After harrasing me at gas station when I went to get boss energy drink.( Yelling... View More
answered on Jun 30, 2018
He has an attorney. He should be discussing this with his attorney.
If he does not like his attorney's advice, then retain a different one.
There are too many issues and facts to ascertain to provide a perfunctory answer on this site.
Further, it is public and open for... 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
I was pulled over for 1 mile over the speed limit, 5 mins later given a warning. Passenger asked name, gave a false one pulled out the car. Another deputy comes to the car says im throwing white powder out the window makes me get out. I told him I was not giving him permission to search nor... View More
answered on Apr 6, 2018
More information is needed to provide meaningful advice. You cannot be arrested for (or charged with) possession of prescription medication without having a valid prescription absent probable cause. So unless you had a large number of pills or confessed, it would ordinarily be difficult to get to... View More
He has made many sexual comments to me about my fiance and I'm trying to stay out of trouble and not react wqhat should I do
answered on Mar 10, 2018
There are many avenues for you to try, most not really requiring a lawyer. You do not want to intensify the situation. You could try getting a harrassment injunction in Wisconsin--see your Clerk of Courts. You could call the police or sheriffs dept. There is a fine for telephone harassment. i... View More
I'm currently on parole in Colorado and know I can't get it expunged at least until parole period is up. Crime occurred when I was age 23 or 24. Wanting to know about possibility and cost. Thanks.
answered on Mar 3, 2018
Have to 25 years old or less and judgment of conviction at sentencing references that possibility. Age, and, if not requested at initial sentencing you may be ineligible. Bring more specifics to a Wisconsin attorney. It could work.
I was sentanced to a month in jail for an OWI. when I reported to the jail to check myself in, they took my ID and had me fill out paperwork on my health. I turned in the paperwork n waited in the lobby for 2 hours. They never cuffed me, and were closing so I left. I checked the jail roster... View More
answered on Feb 27, 2018
You have to do the jail time or use up credit if you were in jail before bailed out. Contact the jailer immediately. Do not assume you have done the time. You can face additional charges if you make a mistake or assumption here. See a lawyer if need be, NOW.
My anger managment class is almost done . do I half to get my ged or do I go to jail if I don't I'm 20 btw
answered on Feb 25, 2018
Not enough information. if you are on probation and those are conditions, you can't get off probation until that is done. There might have been an imposed and stayed jail sentence which could send you to jail for non compliance. See you original attorney or consult one. Bring your... View More
answered on Feb 13, 2018
Sometimes a crime will have a nexus in two different states, so the answer is yes. The dropping of the charge in one state is not determinative here. Perhaps the state of Wisconsin was the preferred juirisdiction. Sounds like a federal offense is also possible. Not enough information to... View More
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