Recent Articles from Derek Hawkins
Defense wins chiropractic malpractice case in Waupaca County
A jury verdict has been reached in Joy Popke vs. Jarod Bedor (2020CV000206), a chiropractic malpractice case in Waupaca County.
Applicants wanted for Forest County district attorney
The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by District Attorney Charles J. Simono’s resignation, effective March 8.
Plush wars? Squishmallows toy maker and Build-A-Bear sue each other over ‘copycat’ accusations
It turns out there are lots of sharp elbows in the plush toy business. Build-A-Bear and the makers of Squishmallows are facing off in federal court.
Artificial intelligence, real emotion. Companion apps raise privacy questions
A few months ago, Derek Carrier started seeing someone and became infatuated. He experienced a "ton" of romantic feelings but he also knew it was an illusion.
Sexual relationship with client draws discipline in Iowa, Minnesota
Kylie Liu, who was suspended in Iowa for having sex with a client she represented in a family law matter, will also be prohibited from practice in Minnesota.
DOJ subsidizes questionable surveillance tech
Predictive policing has been shown to be an ineffective and biased policing tool. Yet, the Department of Justice has been funding the crime surveillance and analysis technology for years and continues to do so despite criticism from researchers, privacy advocates and members of Congress.
Senate passes governor’s legislative maps, a move that could keep case out of Supreme Court
Wisconsin's GOP-controlled Senate on Tuesday passed legislative maps that were proposed by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers — a move that could ultimately prevent the liberal-controlled state Supreme Court from implementing maps that could be even worse for Republicans.
Counsel slams Trump-appointed judge for handling of prosecution
In August 2022, FBI agents executed a search warrant of Trump's Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, where they recovered boxes of classified documents.
Ballot Inclusion for Presidential Primary
Phillips, a U.S. representative from Minnesota and a declared Democratic presidential candidate, sought to be listed on Wisconsin's ballot after being included in New Hampshire's Democratic primary.
Delinquency Petition
On November 9, 2022, the State filed a delinquency petition charging M.D.B., Jr. (hereinafter M.D.B.). with operating a motor vehicle without the owner’s consent.
Right to a Speedy Trial- Newly-Discovered Evidence
Fisher appeals from a judgment of conviction for multiple offenses related to a shooting incident involving his former girlfriend and from an order of the circuit court denying Fisher’s postconviction motion for a new trial or resentencing without a hearing.
Summary Judgment-Estate Dispute
Victoria Finke appeals an order of the circuit court granting summary judgment in favor of Carl Totzke and C. Anthony Totzke.
Legal News
- Wisconsin DNR agrees to repeal anti-firearm rule
- Harris kicks off campaign for president with a rally in Wisconsin
- Wisconsin leads 26 governors to strengthen state and tribal child support enforcement act
- Wisconsin man charged with fleeing to Ireland to avoid prison term for Capitol riot role
- Wisconsin Supreme Court reveals September oral arguments calendar
- New Jersey man sentenced for series of violent assaults on members of the Orthodox Jewish Community
- 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
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