Recent Articles from Associated Press
Postconviction Motion – Evidentiary Burden
The court of appeals affirmed the circuit court's judgment of conviction for first-degree intentional homicide, first-degree sexual assault, and false imprisonment, and its denial of Thomas's postconviction motion.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Breeden appeals from a judgment convicting him of second-degree reckless endangerment, battery, and disorderly conduct (each as an act of domestic abuse), and from an order denying his postconviction motion.
Plain Error – Mental Commitment
Catherine appeals two orders entered under WIS. STAT. ch. 51: one recommitting her for twelve months, and another requiring the involuntary administration of medication and treatment.
Bias Statements by Court
Graham Stowe, who is subject to an NGI commitment (“not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect), appeals from an order denying his petition for conditional release.
4th Amendment Violation – Immunity
One day in April 2020, Amanda Pierner-Lytge, a private security office and Second Amendment supporter, strapped a rifle to her back and walked to a local park.
Suppression of Statements – Miranda Rights
Olivas Bailon accompanied a friend on a road trip from Aurora, Illinois to Chicago for a drug transaction.
Sentencing – Sufficiency of Evidence
Driving alone in Indianapolis, Richardson committed a traffic violation and was stopped by police.
Immigration – Jurisdiction – 8 U.S.C. § 1252(a)(2)(B)(i)
Britkovyy is a Ukrainian citizen who hopes to become a lawful permanent resident of the United States.
Economic Justice Institute names Nelson as executive director
The Economic Justice Institute has named Erica Nelson as its executive director of the LIFT Wisconsin project.
Milwaukee officers charged in prisoner’s overdose death
Prosecutors charged two Milwaukee police officers Friday in connection with a prisoner's overdose death.
Janet Protasiewicz, Dan Kelly in spotlight for battleground state’s swing seat
Wisconsin has once again very quickly advanced to the center of the national political stage with all eyes on the April 4 election for Wisconsin Supreme Court justices.
Wisconsin man charged with attacking mother with hammer
A Wisconsin man has been charged with attempted homicide after authorities say he tried to kill his mother with a hammer.
Legal News
- U.S. Attorney Gregory J. Haanstad recognizes service and sacrifice of federal, state, local, and Tribal law enforcement
- Gov. Evers calls special elections for the 4th Senate District and 8th Congressional District
- Wisconsin GOP-led Senate votes to override nine Evers vetoes in mostly symbolic action
- Bill to curb mask-wearing at protests could make it illegal for medical reasons too
- University board slashes diversity program funding to divert money to public safety resources
- Second defendant convicted in Fond du Lac 2016 firebombing
- ‘Louder than a dog whistle’: Milwaukee protesters clear illegal tents, face no legal consequences
- Redistricting could draw attention to Wisconsin’s Med Mal legal gap
- Disbarred Attorney directly implicates Trump in testimony at hush money trial
- Rural Wisconsin voters face additional hurdles without ballot drop boxes
- Gov. Evers sues Republican legislators
- Man pleads guilty to producing videos depicting monkey torture
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