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Q: What can.misuse of a.computer to.facilite a child sex.crime be dropped.down to that wouldnt.need to.register has a offen

Misuse.of.a.computer to.facilite child.sex.crime my bf wouldnt.mert the person but it was the police possing as a 15 yearold supposly he told them he was going to.gas station.and could.come there.if.wanted to.but wasnt going.to.meet them

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Oct 22, 2015

Speak with your attorney only.

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Q: CAN I GET A BATTERY CHARGED REMOVED FROM GOOGLE SITE

TEN YEARS AGO I HAD A FIGHT WITH MY BF AND I GOT CHARGED WITH BATTERY

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Oct 22, 2015

Perhaps. What you need to do is have a full discussion with a private criminal defense attorney about this.

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Q: Where do I go from here?

I got in a fight at my mothers home with my sibling he had marks on his neck and cops were called i ran and 6 days later decided I would turn myself in to get it over with I called to check what exactly I was wanted for and they said there was no warrants but cops were looking for me at my home and... View More

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Oct 25, 2015

No, you are not in the clear yet. Where you go is directly to a private criminal defense attorneys office for a full discussion in a confidential setting.

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Q: Am I in the clear

I got in a fight at my mothers home with my sibling he had marks on his neck and cops were called i ran and 6 days later decided I would then myself in to get it over with I called to check what exactly I was wanted for and they said there was no warrants but cops were looking for me at my home and... View More

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Oct 26, 2015

No, you are not in the clear. I suggest that you hire a private criminal defense attorney and that you also stop beating people up.

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Q: If I'm on a $5000 signature bond what would be my cash bond if I were to break bond
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Oct 28, 2015

If you break bond, then no bond will be allowed most likely, until a hearing in front of the judge.

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Q: can my dad put my 18 year old boyfriend in jail if im 17 and pregnant but my mom has full custody
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Oct 29, 2015

Perhaps. Actually, it is the police who put him in jail.

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Q: I have a licence to carry. I need a lawyer on call. How much would it cost and how much would the bail be?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Oct 31, 2015

Too few facts to answer your question. Bail for what?

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Q: What does first degree recklessly endangering safety carry

Shooting into a crowd of people

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Nov 1, 2015

That is pretty serious in my opinion, and there may be no alternative to jail. Hire a private criminal defense attorney.

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Q: Can you get probation consecutive to extended supervision
David Allan Nelson
David Allan Nelson
answered on Jan 12, 2015

A sentence of probation or extended supervision should not be imposed to (start) following an existing period of probation or extended supervision. A sentence of incarceration, jail time, or prison time, can be imposed to be served after the completion of an existing incarceration period. If a new... View More

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Q: I forged 3 checks. Is this a felony or misdemeanor?

The checks ranged from 400-600 dollars.

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Oct 31, 2014

It is usually a felony. But you should get a criminal defense attorney on your side in your state.

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Q: How come they charged my son as an adult at age 17
David Allan Nelson
David Allan Nelson
answered on Jan 12, 2015

Although it might seem unfair Wisconsin law declares that all persons charged with a crime who have obtained the age of 17 will be charged in adult court. You might not be old enough to purchase tobacco, but you are an adult at the age of 17 if charged with any crime. The legal system can often be... View More

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Q: I am a convicted felon..How do i get my right to own and possess a firearm back?
Timothy Alan Provis
Timothy Alan Provis
answered on Dec 19, 2013

In general, you probably can't. But you may qualify for a federal exception. You need to consult with counsel who specializes in firearms law. Try Tom Grieve in Waukesha at 262-549-5979

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Q: I was arrested for a owi and the police took my moms car? How can we get it back?
Jeff Hughes
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Jeff Hughes
answered on Oct 25, 2013

A DA may resolve the DUI case without mentioning the forfeiture of the car. However, this does not mean the DA will not seek to keep the car - regardless if it is the person arrested or not. They may claim it is an instrumentality of a crime.

In situations such as these, hiring a DUI...
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Q: Will a person get a early release from jail if they the word stayed listed in their sentence?
Jeff Hughes
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Jeff Hughes
answered on Oct 25, 2013

Not 100% sure what is being asked here. If you give me more information I can try to help you.

What I can give you is a link to some information that could help you understand better the early release program in...
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Q: Can i go to jail for driving a car that dont belong to me and the police fines drugs?
Timothy Alan Provis
Timothy Alan Provis
answered on Dec 19, 2013

Yes. If you are charged with a crime, Find a criminal defense lawyer. You can find one here at Justia or in the yellow Pages

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Q: If a 20 yr old gets a disorderly conduct, does that get removed once they turn 21?
Timothy Alan Provis
Timothy Alan Provis
answered on Dec 19, 2013

No. The age of adulthood in Wisconsin is 18.

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Q: Can I sue a convicted felon for intimidating a witness if he's already been sentenced?
Timothy Alan Provis
Timothy Alan Provis
answered on Dec 19, 2013

If you are the witness, then you could conceivably make out a civil cause of action for harassment. But since the felon likely has no money, there would be little point to your suit since he/she could not pay any damages.

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Q: I am 19 and my boyfriend is 16. We are expecting a baby. What legal consequences could there be? If we were married?
Timothy Alan Provis
Timothy Alan Provis
answered on Dec 19, 2013

The applicable criminal law is:

"948.09? Sexual intercourse with a child age 16 or older. Whoever has sexual intercourse with a child who is not the defendant's spouse and who has attained the age of 16 years is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor."

If you were married...
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Q: If acquitted, do I have to pay court costs, cost of jury trial, out of state witnesses and victim out of state?
Timothy Alan Provis
Timothy Alan Provis
answered on Dec 19, 2013

No. You have to pay your lawyer.

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