Legal Question in Criminal Law in Wisconsin

Defending self in court

I have been charged with misdemeanor Batter; domestic abuse because of a confirtation between myself and my 18yr old daughter. I have never had legal charges against me. What is the min and max I face?


Asked on 9/14/08, 2:23 pm

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JAY Nixon nixon law offices

20 Year Old, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Pro Se NOT Recommended

Being age 20, you have a golden opportunity to come out of this with no permanent conviction record, since eventual expungement is technically possible at your age. However, if the negotiations are not handled in a technically proper fashion, this option may not be available to you. You therefore owe it to yourself to hire and attorney and do all you can to avoid a criminal record, which would haunt you for the rest of your employment career (since all criminal records are now available to employers online). The response is not intended as legal advice nor intended to create an attorney/client relationship.

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Answered on 9/14/08, 11:18 pm


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