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Necessary instructions or ‘limitless loophole’?: Court splits on decision in break-in-gone-bad case
A majority of justices on the Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a defendant who shot his brother-in-law after breaking into his house.
Court: Castle doctrine doesn’t apply outside apartment
The state's castle doctrine law does not apply in the case of a Sheboygan Falls man who shot intruders at his girlfriend's apartment but also continued to shoot after the intruders fled, according to the District 2 Court of Appeals.
Walker signs ‘Castle Doctrine’ bill
Gov. Scott Walker has signed a bill that allows homeowners to legally kill intruders.
Walker set to sign 2 bills into law affecting legal community (UPDATE)
Gov. Scott Walker is signing a series of bills into law Wednesday afternoon, including two that will directly affect the legal community.
Bill gives homeowners self-defense protection
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Homeowners acting in self-defense would be immune from criminal or civil liability of they kill someone who is in their residence, vehicle or workplace unlawfully under a bill to be taken up by the state Assembly on Tuesday. The bill requires a court to presume that the use of deadly force […]
‘Castle Doctrine’ no defense in police/homeowner confrontations
The rules are simple when it comes to dealing with police: be polite and follow instructions.
ON THE DEFENSIVE: Self defense or cold-blooded murder
On Aug. 27, Michael Fitzsimmons awoke at 2 a.m. to the sound of noises coming from his garage. It was dark out and Fitzsimmons walked outside to investigate. Upon entering his garage, Fitzsimmons was confronted by a man later identified as James Babe.
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- Wisconsin man who broke into home, ate victim’s chicken, slept in victim’s bed, receives prison and jail sentences
- Judge refuses to dismiss Hunter Biden’s gun case
- House passes reauthorization of key US surveillance program after days of upheaval over changes
- Milwaukee Police officer traveling to Georgia training retires before facing discipline
- Evers to ask legislature to approve largest increase in state support for UW System in two decades
- 7th Circuit Court of Appeals proposes new rules
- Federal agencies allege toxic work environment for women in new report
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