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According to Washington State legislation RCW 9.94A.589 I have committed only one crime due to it being run concurrent my other crime does wisconsin view ot the same way
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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 
The Victim was left in a ditch for dead and a Neighbor whom came to drop off vegetables found him Naked, Sunburned and almost dead from dehidration and Kidney's shutting down, he was Airlifted to a nearby Hospital where he layed in a coma and had a Brain Injury,and was Severly Sunburned. After... 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
I've been contemplating the idea of purchasing a firearm for home protection. (Milwaukee, WI)
However, I've had a "battery" misdemeanor in the past. As well as a TRO (expired).
I'm interested in having a knowledgeable resource (lawyer) help me better... 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
What would be the title of best lawyer to represent a case like mine?
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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
Event: I was returning from using the restroom at roughly 1 pm, and a teacher entered the same hallway and told me to go to the principal's office. We entered the office, and the teacher told the principal that I was "out of class," which we were allowed to be with verbal or written... 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
I signed a offer letter back in Jan. 2023 that states they are offering me a position as "full-time non-exempt" with a base salary. My employer just sent an email out stating all supervisor are hired salary-exempt/overtime eligible, and I sent a copy of my offer i signed and they are now... 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
I signed a offer letter back in Jan. 2023 that states they are offering me a position as "full-time non-exempt" with a base salary. My employer just sent an email out stating all supervisor are hired salary-exempt/overtime eligible, and I sent a copy of my offer i signed and they are now... 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
I'm saying I've never been a felon, I bought the gun legally, & I'm a legal citizen so how can they tell me there going to keep my gun? doesn't that violate my 2nd amendment rights?
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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
I was arrested in Wisconsin for possession and paraphernalia. While I was parked on the side of the road sleeping, an officer approached my vehicle and claimed to see drug paraphernalia in plain sight, which led to a search. I was not given any warning or explanation for the approach. No witnesses... 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
In my three-year-old simple possession case, I feel improperly represented as my attorney hasn't shown me any evidence, and computer issues were cited as a reason. Despite this being my first appearance before the judge, he is pushing to quickly resolve the case. My requests for a change of... 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
I was stopped 2 days after I purchased a vehicle the office pulled me out of the truck preformed DUI test said I failed but I was sober . Lied on report said midnight and it was noon when stop occured . His testimony should be invalid even if I had a small but detected amount of controlled... View More
answered on Jun 16, 2023
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
answered on Aug 24, 2021
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
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
and asked if i needed a lawyer and they told me no. i was later convicted on that crime is this legal?
answered on Apr 16, 2018
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
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
My phone was seized without a warrant on November 13th 2017 the investigating officer came into the neighboring county (where I live and work) informed me I wasn't under arrest and I could go back to work whenever. After accusing me of something I didn't do I told him I was done talking... View More
answered on Feb 9, 2018
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.
i am being accused if being in a fight with a female at my school. i was suspended for 4 days i hen had a meeting with the assistant principle and they told me if i talk to her again on school grounds that they will have me suspended or expelled. i never signed anything saying those were the... View More
answered on Feb 6, 2018
While you do have rights of speech as you clearly articulate, those rights of speech must be contextualized. You must remember that the school as an institution has rules and regulations governing the conduct of students like you. Schools usually design their rules and regulations on the basis of... View More
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.
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
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
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
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