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Ordinance violations are written by local police departments or government officials and are prosecuted in Municipal Courts. These cases involve traffic violations, building code violations, and other violations of the municipal codes. The courts impose money forfeitures that can sometimes be very expensive, especially in building code cases or zoning cases that involve daily fines for each day the violation exists. These cases are heard by municipal judges that have the authority to preside over cases and determine if there is clear and convincing evidence to find the person guilty of the violation. The penalty imposed is a monetary fine. Generally there is no right to a jury trial, or discovery. It is important to have an Attorney in Municipal Court due to the fact that to get police reports an order must be signed by the Judge. Some municipalities combine resources and create a regional Municipal Court like the Mid-Moraine Municipal Court, or the Lake Country Municipal Court. The Police have the burden of proof to establish by clear and convincing evidence that the ordinance was violated. This is a lesser burden than beyond a reasonable doubt. These cases also may be appealed to Circuit Court for further review. Representing clients in municipal courts all over Wisconsin regarding: Traffic Zoning; Corporation and Private Vicious Dog Battery Child Abuse Most of the states statute are adopted by the municipality
Arena Law Offices, LLC Phone: 414.645.6100 1110 N Old World 3rd St, Suite 210, Milwaukee, WI Fax: 414.645.3500 E-Mail: Andrew@ArenaLawOffices.com
PRACTICE AREAS ABOUT US HOMEPAGE CONTACT US TESTIMONIALS MEDIA Call Now 414.645.6100 24/7
Ordinance violations are written by local police departments or government officials and are prosecuted in Municipal Courts. These cases involve traffic violations, building code violations, and other violations of the municipal codes. The courts impose money forfeitures that can sometimes be very expensive, especially in building code cases or zoning cases that involve daily fines for each day the violation exists. These cases are heard by municipal judges that have the authority to preside over cases and determine if there is clear and convincing evidence to find the person guilty of the violation. The penalty imposed is a monetary fine. Generally there is no right to a jury trial, or discovery. It is important to have an Attorney in Municipal Court due to the fact that to get police reports an order must be signed by the Judge. Some municipalities combine resources and create a regional Municipal Court like the Mid-Moraine Municipal Court, or the Lake Country Municipal Court. The Police have the burden of proof to establish by clear and convincing evidence that the ordinance was violated. This is a lesser burden than beyond a reasonable doubt. These cases also may be appealed to Circuit Court for further review. Representing clients in municipal courts all over Wisconsin regarding: Traffic Zoning; Corporation and Private Vicious Dog Battery Child Abuse Most of the states statute are adopted by the municipality
Arena Law Offices, LLC Phone: 414.645.6100 1110 N Old World 3rd St, Suite 210, Milwaukee, WI Fax: 414.645.3500 E-Mail: Andrew@ArenaLawOffices.com