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Jonathan LaVoy

Oct 24, 2014

7th Circuit decision unearths problems with mandatory minimums

A 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision released this week highlights the frustration some judges have with mandatory minimum sentences, as attorneys say a judge's decision to give a lower-than-mandated sentence was illegal.

Oct 12, 2014

Pair face 250 felonies over locker room cameras

A man and woman face more than 250 felonies for allegedly putting cameras in southern Wisconsin locker rooms.

Aug 1, 2014

Milwaukee man charged in attorney attack

A Milwaukee man faces a substantial battery charge after he allegedly attacked a county lawyer in the Milwaukee County Courthouse.

Nov 13, 2013

Legislator behind failed CCAP proposal focuses on expunction

A Milwaukee state representative who earlier this year tried to advance a bill that would create a bifurcated online court records system now plans to focus on expunction instead.

Dec 12, 2011

OWI proposal raises court concerns

A proposed expansion of ignition interlock devices to include all first-time offense drunken drivers has some legal professionals concerned by a potential loss of court discretion and increased litigation of low-level offenses.

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