Recent Articles from Derek Hawkins
Sen. Baldwin, Rep. McCollum Introduce Legislation to Restore and Protect the Mississippi River
The measure is co-sponsored by an Illinois lawmaker.
Wisconsin attorney general leads bipartisan group to stabilize crime victim support funds
These funds aim to support the diverse needs of survivors while fostering a comprehensive and survivor-centered network of advocac
Professional Misconduct – Costs
The supreme court reviews the recommendation of Referee James D. Friedman that the license of Attorney John O. Ifediora to practice law in Wisconsin be revoked due to professional misconduct.
Violation of Work Rules
In 2018, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (the “department”) discharged Andrew Dryja from his position as a conservation warden at the department’s warden station in Langlade County based on Dryja’s having allegedly violated three work rules.
Attorney Fees
In this small claims action, Lonnie Slocum and Graceful Living LLC (collectively “Graceful Living” unless context requires otherwise) appeal the judgment awarding Angela Drake double the amount of her security deposit, and costs and attorney fees.
Termination of Parental Rights
Emma appeals from the circuit court orders terminating her parental rights to her children: Ivan, Andrew, and Maddie.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Noah D. Clark appeals from a judgment of conviction, entered following a jury trial, for intentional physical abuse of a child, felony bail jumping, and disorderly conduct.
Warrantless Search-Suppression of Evidence
Jacob Bertelsen appeals from a judgment convicting him of two felonies and from an order denying his postconviction motion.
Failure to Show a Manifest Injustice
Calvin Scott, Jr. appeals from his judgment of conviction, entered upon a guilty plea, for second-degree sexual assault of a child, and from the order denying his motion for postconviction relief.
Ineffectiveness of Postconviction Counsel
Clarence A. Thomas appeals a circuit court order denying his WIS. STAT. § 974.06 (2021-22) postconviction motion. In his motion, Thomas asked the court to vacate a judgment of conviction from 1999 and allow him to withdraw his guilty pleas based on his postconviction counsel’s alleged ineffectiveness.
Postconviction Relief-Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Orlando Eaton appeals a judgment convicting him of first-degree reckless homicide by delivery of a controlled substance as a party to the crime.
Executive Branch Discretion
The Seventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by four Iranian nationals and their family members against the President and several federal officials.
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