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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Criminal Law for Wisconsin on
Q: What kind of lawsuit would harassment, stolen Handgun, stolen car, loss of employment, threats, money owed, medical bil

I was with my girlfriend for 8.5 yrs and she on dec 28th 2017 cheated stole my gun and ring, made threatening and harassing phone calls, stole my car making me lose my job, owed money for moving and new car, and therapy costs. I start my job here in Wiscconsin tomorrow night. What should I do in... View More

Emmanuel Muwonge
Emmanuel Muwonge
answered on Jan 28, 2018

I am not sure there is any specific type of lawsuit you may commence against your ex girlfriend. If you are trying to recover money for stolen items, you need to make sure that the cost of litigation is not going to outweigh the benefits. Above all, you also must make sure that when and if you... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Business Law and Civil Rights for Wisconsin on
Q: Merchandise bought and shipped from USA, force to return to China for refund?

I bought A drone from a company that has 2 US warehouses, but the main headquarters are in China. I bought the drone from the California Warehouse with US Currency and had it shipped to me in the US. The drone was defective and I was asked to ship my drone to Guangdong China for a refund. They said... View More

Jingzhan Wang
Jingzhan Wang
answered on Jan 14, 2018

you can ask for compensation for shipping back to China

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law and Personal Injury for Wisconsin on
Q: hello how far can city police officer follow you till the officer is profiling in a vehicle

stevens point police officers followed me about .5 miles we both stop at a stop light pass through the stop light on to the highway about 5 miles down the road i was pulled over in the right hand lane because i was about to get sandwich on the highway between the cop and a van that pulled on the... View More

Emmanuel Muwonge
Emmanuel Muwonge
answered on Jan 11, 2018

I believe that the city police officer can follow you within the jurisdiction he works and also call others if and when you are about or he suspects you will elude him or her into another jurisdiction. An officer can follow you for as long as s/he believes a crime is being committed has been... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Employment Law for Wisconsin on
Q: what would be the class code for a civil motion against a former employer violating COBRA guidelines and causing $ damgs

I paid COBRA premiums for a certain period. There was a change in HR personnel. They cancelled my COBRA coverages for the prior periods. They had the insurance company charge back the clinic what they previously paid. I have documents proving what I paid and for what period. The local circuit... View More

William F Sulton
William F Sulton
answered on Sep 28, 2017

You should use the unclassified code: 30703.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for Wisconsin on
Q: Privacy law questions

My mom's disabled and lives in government subsidies apartment building and I'm her personal caretaker through the state and is constantly they're taking care of her. Anyways, other tenants reported I'm living they're and she recieved a five day notices. These people... View More

Stephen Pleck Johnson
Stephen Pleck Johnson
answered on Sep 9, 2017

This does not appear to be a criminal or civil rights question. Does management know of your presence for care? Make sure your state status and length of visit complies with their rules. Then when a complaint is made by a neighbor they will be told they are wrong and your presence is allowed.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for Wisconsin on
Q: I was arrested and brought to jail for a warrant I had already been to court and bailed out on! What can I do about it?
William F Sulton
William F Sulton
answered on May 17, 2017

Do you know whether the court cancelled the warrant? That is usually the case, of course. You should check the court file to make sure that the warrant was properly cancelled. If so, the arrest would be clearly unlawful--as opposed to accident because the clerk's office made a mistake. You may... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Criminal Law for Wisconsin on
Q: Can I video tape an officer who has stopped me
William F Sulton
William F Sulton
answered on Apr 24, 2017

The short answer is yes.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Criminal Law for Wisconsin on
Q: Can the police enter your home looking for someone that is not on your lease with a warrant for them by breaking it in
William F Sulton
William F Sulton
answered on Apr 24, 2017

Your question is more complicated than you probably intended it to be. Police may use and act on false information. The real question is a quality of the false information. You should review the application for the warrant at the circuit court that issued the warrant. The application will show... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Criminal Law for Wisconsin on
Q: Under what circumstances can a police officer require a drug test and can i refuse one in the state of WI
William F Sulton
William F Sulton
answered on Apr 24, 2017

Police officers cannot impose drug tests unless there is a court order.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Criminal Law for Wisconsin on
Q: Can a local police dept. eavesdrop on a citizen's wi-fi signal, eavesdrop and act on the gleaned information ?
William F Sulton
William F Sulton
answered on Apr 24, 2017

The law requires a warrant first.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Federal Crimes for Wisconsin on
Q: Is it legal to make a song about killing the president?

And if a disclaimer were used such as "I DO NOT MEAN ANY ACTUAL HARM ONTO THE PRESIDENT", would that suffice?

William F Sulton
William F Sulton
answered on Apr 24, 2017

The short answer is yes. And you do not need a disclaimer. There are hundreds of songs about killing political figures. There is a different between artistry and threats. And there is a different between speech and true threats. I assume you fall squarely within the artistry and First Amendment... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Juvenile Law and Criminal Law for Wisconsin on
Q: Can you Carry A karambit knife with a 3.5" blade and a 4" handle total of 7.5" long around in WI? Im not 18.
William F Sulton
William F Sulton
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.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Civil Rights and Libel & Slander for Wisconsin on
Q: Can a family member compel me to share a recording of a private conversation with a now deceased family member?

I have an audio recording of a private conversation with my father, shortly before his passing several years ago. This conversation contains content that may be embarrassing to me. Another family member would like to compel me to share that recording and is threatening to take legal action. Can... View More

William F Sulton
William F Sulton
answered on Apr 24, 2017

Maybe. If the recording concerns the estate, it is probably discoverable. If not, then probably not. You can have the judge review the recording in camera (that means outside the presence of the parties to the case). That will solve the embarrassment concerns you have.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Criminal Law for Wisconsin on
Q: Can a police officer hold a charge against you to make you be an informant
William F Sulton
William F Sulton
answered on Apr 24, 2017

Police officers do not charge crimes, prosecuting attorneys do. Police officers do make criminal referrals to prosecuting attorneys. So I assume that is what you mean: the police officer is threatening to make a criminal referral unless you inform. And, yes, a police officer can do that.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for Wisconsin on
Q: A police officer at my school asked me for my phone, I gave it to him not I'm trying to get it back how do I get it back
William F Sulton
William F Sulton
answered on Apr 24, 2017

You should file a petition for the return of property with the local circuit court. There is no filing fee for this type of action.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law, Civil Rights and Landlord - Tenant for Wisconsin on
Q: How many days eviction notice do my roommates need to give me if I'm not on the lease?

I live in an apartment with 3 othes, 2 of which are on the lease. I am not on the lease either. I was not able to pay rent on time and now they are trying to kick me out. They are trying to give me a 3 day notice to get out. I moved in to here in January and have been paying rent and utilities as... View More

William F Sulton
William F Sulton
answered on Apr 24, 2017

You are a tenant at-will. That means that your tenancy may be terminated upon proper notice. 3 days is not proper notice. It also sounds like you are a sub-leaser. Most lease agreements prohibit sub-leasing without notice to the landlord. So the other tenants would have a difficult time suing you... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Employment Law and Personal Injury for Wisconsin on
Q: Have been victim of government surveillance in recent past that had led to invasion of privacy, hostile work environment

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Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Oct 5, 2016

Depends on the nature of the surveillance. The American Civil Liberties Union has a guide to freedom of information requests which would be one starting place.Proving it's the government and not a private investigator is a different thing, but FOI requests would be a starting place. Do... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights for Wisconsin on
Q: I am trying to find a successful civil rights lawyer. How can I see who won cases on the federal court site?
Maxwell Charles Livingston
Maxwell Charles Livingston
answered on May 22, 2012

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights for Wisconsin on
Q: Are there any lawyers in the state of Wisconsin willing to fight for prisoner's civil rights?
Maxwell Charles Livingston
Maxwell Charles Livingston
answered on May 11, 2012

Give me more information, so I can let you know whether I can help.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights for Wisconsin on
Q: How can I get an lawyer with little money to help represent me in a Civil Rights case in Wisconsin. Judicare won't help.
Maxwell Charles Livingston
Maxwell Charles Livingston
answered on May 11, 2012

Give me more information, so I can let you know whether I can help.

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