Recent Articles from Derek Hawkins
Standard for Dangerousness
Spencer appeals from an order denying his petition to discharge his commitment as a person adjudged not guilty of a criminal offense by reason of mental disease or defect (NGI). Spencer challenges the circuit court’s determination that he meets the standard for dangerousness required to continue his NGI commitment.
Postconviction Relief-Brady Claim
The State charged Murray with multiple crimes based on allegations that he had attacked and sexually assaulted a woman with whom he lived and shared a child.
Testimony Restrictions
This case centers on Daryl McGhee, facing federal charges related to firearm and cocaine possession.
Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits
Bertaud, who sustained severe injuries from a falling tree branch, applied for disability insurance benefits and supplemental security income from the Social Security Administration.
Sexually Violent Persons Commitment Act
Bell, who, having completed a sentence for sexual assault, remained incarcerated in an Illinois prison for over 16 years under the state's Sexually Violent Persons Commitment Act.
Failure-to-Protect Claim- Americans with Disabilities Act
Moore, an inmate, initiated a lawsuit against a prison guard and the prison to which he was subsequently transferred, alleging a failure to protect him from an assault by another inmate, violation of his rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and a conspiracy among investigating officers to falsify the official report of the incident.
Sentencing Guidelines-“Safety-Valve” Relief
Bingham entered a guilty plea for drug offenses.
Sentencing Guidelines
Claybron, faced convictions for Hobbs Act robbery and firearm-related offenses.
Social Security Disability
Chris Martin experienced a back injury in June 2016 prompting him to cease working.
Criminal Contempt
The defendant, Henry Underwood, opted to represent himself in a trial where he faced charges of being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Race and Sex Discrimination
Kimberly Barnes-Staples applied for the position of Real Estate Director with the General Services Administration (GSA).
Sentencing Guidelines Calculation
Michael Tovar was convicted of multiple drug and firearm charges, receiving a 101-month prison sentence.
Legal News
- Amended complaint filed in federal court against State Bar of Wisconsin seeks punitive damages
- United Healthcare suit against cancer drug distributor time-barred
- Trump’s Wisconsin visit warns of jail time if he violates a trial gag order
- Dane County court overturns residential solar decision
- Judge faces formal complaint from state board
- Bankruptcies up 16% in U.S.
- (Updated) Wisconsin law enforcement clash with pro-Palestinian Madison protestors
- Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Lafayette County Circuit Court
- Complaint against University filed by Wisconsin law firm over $1.9M given to Palestinian students
- Hush money trial judge raises threat of jail as he finds Trump violated gag order, fines him $9K
- Active shooter ‘neutralized’ outside Wisconsin middle school
- Audit finds Wisconsin Capitol Police emergency response times up, calls for better tracking
WLJ People
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