Recent Articles from Derek Hawkins
Sufficiency of Evidence
Margaret Bach, pro se, appeals from an injunction issued against her pursuant to WIS. STAT. § 813.123 (2021-22),1 prohibiting her from interfering with the delivery of protective services to her adult son, Aaron, and from contacting Aaron without the consent of his guardian, Life Navigators, Inc.
Contracts
Hoffman, pro se, appeals from a judgment awarding $7,333.80 to Travis Layher and ordering Layher to return a vehicle to Hoffman at Hoffman’s expense.
Postconviction Relief-Evidence Exclusion-Ineffective Assistance
On May 15, 2017, Gianna, the daughter of Hall’s girlfriend, informed law enforcement that Hall had sexually assaulted her the night before.
Postconviction Relief-Ineffective Assistance of Counsel-Sanctions
In his eighth attempt to obtain postconviction relief, Rafeal D. Newson appeals the circuit court’s orders denying his petition for habeas corpus and denying his motion for reconsideration.
Suppression of Evidence
Mitrovich, faced charges for possessing child pornography following a multinational investigation that utilized a software program to uncover evidence on his computer.
Insurance Claim-“Broad Evidence Rule”
Margrit Meier, proprietor of the Hartland Inn restaurant, submitted a coverage claim to Wadena Insurance Company following a fire that ravaged her establishment.
Retaliation Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Brooks, a former police lieutenant who developed sleep apnea, asserted that the City violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by failing to reasonably accommodate his condition, discriminating against him, and retaliating against him for lodging complaints.
Juror Procedure-Allowance of Expert Testimony-Jury Instructions
Artis had been previously convicted of misusing public funds for personal political purposes.
A judge tosses claims against a former Wisconsin police officer who killed 3 people in five years
Adelman said in a written order that Mensah warned Gonzales twice to drop the sword before opening fire.
Wisconsin Republican Senate candidate Hovde promises to donate salary to charity
Hovde's promise to donate his salary to charity is reminiscent of former Democratic U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl.
Steven Avery’s attorney Zellner files ‘bombshell’ Manitowoc motion
"Since DOJ is too polite to call this person on her B.S., I guess it falls to me once again." - Ken Kratz
Evers taps Marcus Hawkins to Public Service Commission
Hawkins is the executive director of the Organization of MISO States.
Legal News
- Milwaukee County District Attorney, UWM police address Jewish threats
- With GOP convention over, Milwaukee weighs the benefits of hosting political rivals
- Secret Service head resigns as Congress formally investigates
- Milwaukee Police Department issues statement regarding video release policy
- GOP convention sets the stage for the Democratic convention in Chicago, activists and police say
- Survey: Harris has enough delegates to be nominee
- Outside the RNC, small Milwaukee businesses and their regulars tried to salvage a sluggish week
- Biden called to resign immediately after the president announces he won’t seek reelection
- Biden drops out of 2024 presidential race, endorses Harris
- Local PA cops allegedly thought Trump’s would-be assassin was Secret Service
- Biden-Lead Secret Service admits agency denied past requests by Trump’s campaign for tighter security
- Class action filed against Walgreens
Case Digests
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel; Double Jeopardy; Sentencing
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel; Sexual Assault-Prosecutorial Misconduct
- Contract-Negligence
- Criminal Law; Juvenile Law; Discovery
- Family Law; Child Support; Property Division First paragraph(s)
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel- Exclusion of Evidence of Witness Bias
- Postconviction Relief-Sentencing-Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
- 14th Amendment – Due Process
- Criminal-Sentencing Guidelines – Enhancement
- Bankruptcy-Tax
- Civil Rights – 14th Amendment-Jury Instructions
- Contract; Foreclosure and Property