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I need a job but I have no way there so I really need my license how can I get it back or unsuspended for three years ?
answered on Aug 3, 2024
A Wisconsin attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry that you have been saddled with such heavy fines at your age as a student. A starting point might be to reach out to legal aid organizations to request their assistance or guidance. Look into what... View More 
This girl lost her AirPods in the diving instructor’s car then when my daughter went to drive the instructor asked if she me so and so if she can return the AirPods my kid said idk her he then said return them to the office So she brought them home and next day she went to school with them and... View More
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answered on Nov 18, 2023
In this situation, it's important to know that your child does not appear to have a legal obligation to pay for the lost AirPods. The fact that she initially tried to return them to the office demonstrates that she didn't intend to steal them. Additionally, the school's police... View More
He did confess and I was interviewed for several hours but ultimately the DA declined to prosecute.
answered on May 11, 2022
Try the question for Wisconsin attorneys. The law is different in each state.
He was arrested for disorderly conduct during his high school basketball game after removing his jersey and throwing it at his coach and then yelling and swearing and punching a locker on his way to the locker room. I understand that at 17 the state of Wisconsin considers him an adult for the... View More
answered on Feb 3, 2018
You do not have rights, as the law defines that term. However, the situation is ridiculous and you should expect the charged to be dismissed.
My son was in the classroom the teacher was in the classroom the Bell just rang 19 year old student approach my son was in his face and shove them and they started to fight my son was suspended from school for rest of the school year
answered on Dec 19, 2017
Can fight the suspension--seems overly harsh, will impact graduation. School is only repsonsible if the 19 year old wasn't supposed to be there or if the 19 year old had a known propensity to violence. However your son 1)being in his face and 2)shoving him makes your son likely to lose.Contact... View More
I am 16 and a half and I would like to be emancipated by the time I turn 17
answered on Aug 22, 2017
There is no statute in Wisconsin. You'll have to wait until you are the age of majority. If you are not safe at home, contact the local social services agency to get help.
answered on Aug 22, 2017
There is noting wrong with you two dating each other and having physical contact with each other. What you do need to be aware of is that since you are the age of majority (18) and your significant other is still a minor, it is against the law to have any sexual relations with them until they reach... View More
answered on Apr 24, 2017
The short answer is yes. But you will need a permit if you want to conceal it. I should add that I am unaware of any current permit procedure for knifes. So you can only openly carry it at present. You also have to avoid certain places, like schools.
I received two underage drinking tickets and a DUI (stupid mistakes all over 5 years ago.) so I'm wondering when it asked if you've been convicted of a crime more than 3 times related to alcohol on the application would I need to disclose all of this. And would this cause issues/refusal?... View More
answered on Feb 23, 2016
Your question needs more detail. Was the DUI in Wisconsin? Generally, the OWI 1st is not a misdemeanor, although depending on the severity of the crime this may not be the case. Tickets are generally municipal forfeitures and not criminal convictions. If you are unsure on the results of your... View More
My son's backpack was in a unoccupied parked vehicle and wasn't pulled over. The vehicle was his friends. The police broke into the vehicle. Probable cause was a baggie. They searched my son's backpack and said they found a thc roach and Tobacco. They found out where he worked and... View More
answered on Oct 31, 2015
Is he charged with a crime? If so, he needs to get an attorney.
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