Recent Articles from Derek Hawkins
Termination of Parental Rights
Daniel appeals the circuit court’s order terminating his parental rights to Alice and Corey arguing that his due process rights were violated when he knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily entered a no contest plea to one of the grounds alleged in the State’s petitions to terminate his parental rights (specifically, continuing CHIPS) in exchange for unsupervised visitation with Alice and Co[...]
Unlawful Possession of Firearm
Pierson appeals conviction for unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon asserting that the district court erred by not conducting a hearing to determine whether he knowingly and voluntarily waived specific rights when entering into a proffer agreement with the government.
Immigration Law-Denial of Asylum
The court examined the rejection of asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention Against Torture (“CAT”) for petitioner Singh, an individual hailing from and holding citizenship in India.
Sentencing Guidelines
A gas station 911 call prompted police response, leading to the discovery of Gamez, currently on probation for a robbery conviction, in possession of a Winchester rifle.
Fond du Lac County authorities seek public’s help in fatal teen hit and run, second person possibly struck
Anyone with information should immediately contact Fond du Lac County Sheriff's dispatch at 920-929-3390 and ask to speak with a crash investigator.
Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office charges man in shooting of MPD officers
Harrel J. Martin is facing 483 years and 6 months in prison and up to a $60,000 fine, if convicted.
Minnesota man pleads guilty to wire fraud, preparing false tax returns
A Minnesota man pleaded guilty Friday to wire fraud and assisting in the preparation of a false income tax return, according to Department of Justice officials.
10 leaving Dane County Board
This Spring, approximately one-third of the Dane County Board is not seeking re-election.
Commentary: Urban vs. suburban is the new civil war
Imagine what living in Wisconsin would be like if we were able to put aside our political differences as Wisconsinites and focus on the issues we all share in common.
Voters file an objection to Trump’s name on the Illinois ballot
A petition filed by five voters on Thursday seeks to bar former President Donald Trump from the Illinois Republican primary election ballot in March,
Milwaukee city attorney race between Tearman Spencer, Evan Goyke taking shape on filing deadline
Embattled Milwaukee City Attorney Tearman Spencer and challenger state Rep. Evan Goyke have been recommended for placement on the spring ballot.
Wisconsin judge under investigation for jailing man over dispute with courthouse employee
By Jacob Resneck / Wisconsin Watch, Wisconsin Watch Hortonville contractor Tyler Barth was more than halfway through his 18 months on felony probation for attempting to elude an officer when the judge ordered him into court. Recently he had been caught driving to work on a suspended license. And THC was found in his system […]
Legal News
- WisGOP reacts to Vice President’s Wisconsin visit
- Former prosecutor suspended for unwelcome contact during legal conference
- One Wisconsin Attorney’s misconduct ‘in a league of its own’
- Wisconsin election fraud charge issued from November 2022 general election
- Indigenous consultant accuses NHL’s Blackhawks of fraud, sexual harassment
- Man pleads guilty in theft of Arnold Palmer green jacket, other Masters memorabilia from Augusta
- KS Governor cites competition concerns while vetoing measure for school gun-detection technology
- 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
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