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answered on Jun 10, 2024

In Wisconsin, sentences that run concurrently mean that multiple sentences are served at the same time, but this does not necessarily mean that the offenses are considered as a single crime. Each offense is still recognized individually, even though the sentences overlap. This is similar to the... View More

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answered on Jun 1, 2024

It sounds like you have witnessed a terrible injustice, and your desire to seek justice for the victim is commendable. The situation you described involves severe negligence and possibly criminal actions that need to be thoroughly investigated. To address this, you should start by gathering all the... 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

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answered on Feb 23, 2024

In your situation, you would likely benefit from seeking a lawyer who specializes in civil rights or discrimination law. These lawyers are experienced in handling cases involving racial profiling, discrimination, and unfair treatment based on protected characteristics such as race or ethnicity.... View More

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answered on Feb 4, 2024

The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures, but the application of these rights can differ in a school setting. The U.S. Supreme Court has held that school officials need only to have "reasonable suspicion" rather than "probable cause" to conduct a... View More

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answered on Jan 23, 2024

The answer would depend on the employment laws of the State of Wisconsin. It would be important for the employee to look into the laws in Wisconsin to determine if it is an "at-will" employment state. It would further be important to look at the contract to determine if it is for a term,... View More

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answered on Jan 23, 2024

In Wisconsin, as in most states, employment is generally "at will," meaning an employer can change the terms of employment, including job duties and compensation. However, if you have a signed offer letter or employment contract specifying the terms of your employment, this can complicate... View More

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answered on Jan 16, 2024

No, the court generally does not have the right to confiscate someone's legally purchased handgun if they have never been convicted of a felony and are legally permitted to own the gun.

A few key Constitutional principles here:

- The 2nd Amendment protects the individual right... View More

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answered on Jul 6, 2025

Your felony pardon restores many of your civil rights, including the potential right to possess firearms under Wisconsin law. However, federal law—under the Lautenberg Amendment—still prohibits firearm possession by anyone convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, even if the... View More

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answered on Jul 5, 2025

If your old perjury case from 2006 was affected by the Wisconsin Supreme Court's decision in *State v. Schultz*, and your conviction was overturned based on double jeopardy grounds, you may have a basis to pursue legal action. However, before any lawsuit can be considered, you must first... View More

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answered on May 15, 2025

That experience sounds both invasive and frustrating, especially when you were not the person they were even looking for. If police entered and searched your home without a warrant, and you did not give clear consent, that may be a violation of your Fourth Amendment rights. The fact that you showed... View More

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answered on May 15, 2025

You're right to be cautious, especially when trust in your own home starts to break down. In Wisconsin, audio recording is covered by what’s called a **"one-party consent"** law. This means it’s legal to record a conversation **as long as one person involved in the conversation... View More

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answered on Mar 24, 2025

The legality of your search hinges on the "plain view doctrine" which allows officers to seize evidence in plain sight without a warrant. Officers can legally approach a vehicle parked on public roads to conduct welfare checks on sleeping occupants, and if drug paraphernalia was genuinely... View More

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answered on Mar 23, 2025

Your concerns about representation in your possession case highlight serious issues that deserve attention. When an attorney isn't showing you evidence or addressing your Fourth Amendment concerns about an unlawful search, this undermines your right to effective counsel. While judges often... View More

If you were sober, the drug test will most likely be the single strongest piece of evidence that determines your guilt or innocence. If you had a small amount of a controlled substance, the "driving facts" will also play an important part in determining your guilt or innocence. A small... View More

A Wisconsin attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for four weeks. Personal injury attorneys are not likely to know this - you could repost under Criminal Law. Good luck

Tim Akpinar

Sounds like you should retain counsel.

If you were read your rights and you declined a lawyer prior to taking the voice detection test, then it will most likely stand up. If you were not Mirandized prior to taking the test, then it should have been raised and challenged in the prosecution of your case

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

You should file a petition for the return of the phone under Section 968.20 of the Wisconsin Statutes. It is unclear whether there is a violation of the Fourth Amendment. You were told that you were not under arrest and voluntarily handed the phone over. You should have said no.