Recent Articles from Associated Press
Republicans respond to DOJ request to fund Office of School Safety
In anticipation of the Wisconsin Legislature addressing school safety in the coming days, national school safety advocates urged Wisconsin lawmakers on Monday to fully fund the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of School Safety, as Republicans pushed back.
Illinois man charged after flashing laser pointer at commercial aircraft
An Illinois man is facing charges after being accused of flashing a laser pointer at airplanes leaving O’Hare and Midway airports last week.
Former Wisconsin WR Markus Allen won’t face charges if he meets terms of prosecution agreement
Dane County district attorney Ismael Ozanne said Monday that “the case will not be issued” if Allen completes the terms of what Ozanne referred to as a “pre-charge referral.”
Former Metro Market employee charged after North Shore shooting
According to the criminal complaint, Bennett pulled out a gun from a holster on her right hip and pointed it at her boyfriend on June 20 at the Glendale Metro Market store.
Special Assessment-Procedure
In this appeal regarding a special assessment, the Supreme Court upheld the court of appeals' decision affirming the circuit court's dismissal of the Village of Mukwonago as a defendant due to improper service of a notice of appeal.
Double Jeopardy-
The Supreme Court reversed the court of appeals' decision, which upheld the circuit court's dismissal of a criminal complaint against the defendant on double jeopardy grounds.
Suppression of Evidence-
The Supreme Court reversed the court of appeals' decision that upheld the circuit court's ruling to suppress the search results in a case.
Postconviction Relief
The Supreme Court overturned the circuit court's decision, which denied the petitioner's request for postconviction relief in a case involving a challenge to a condition of extended supervision and probation.
Insurance Claim
This is an insurance dispute over damages allegedly caused by the deficient construction of an in-ground pool.
Public Trust Doctrine
This mandamus action compels the Town of Presque Isle, Wisconsin (the Town), to act on a petition filed under WIS. STAT. § 9.20 (2021-22), the direct legislation statute.
Postconviction Relief-Sentence Modification
Booker appeals a judgment convicting him of armed robbery with use of a dangerous weapon as a party to a crime, and an order denying his postconviction motion.
Tort of Malicious Prosecution
Kundinger filed a civil action against Stair alleging one count of the intentional tort of malicious prosecution.
Legal News
- Wisconsin Supreme Court justices question how much power Legislature should have
- Milwaukee’s Common Council now has the most African Americans, women and openly LGBTQ members ever
- Office of School Safety Provides Behavioral and Threat Assessment Management Training Ahead of 25th Anniversary of Columbine Shooting
- Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear arguments in Democratic governor’s suit against GOP-led Legislature
- Lawsuit asks Wisconsin Supreme Court to strike down governor’s 400-year veto
- Wisconsin man pleads not guilty to neglect in disappearance of boy
- ACS Selects University of Wisconsin Law School’s Miriam Seifter for 2024 Ruth Bader Ginsburg Scholar Award
- People with disabilities sue in Wisconsin over lack of electronic absentee ballots
- Wisconsin Republicans ignore governor’s call to spend $125M to combat ‘forever chemicals’
- Native American voices are finally factoring into energy projects
- Steven Avery prosecutor Ken Kratz admits ‘mistakes were made’
- Colombian national extradited to Milwaukee faces International narcotics-trafficking conspiracy charge
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