Recent Articles from Derek Hawkins
Federal judge reimposes limited gag order in Donald Trump’s 2020 election interference case
The federal judge overseeing Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case in Washington on Sunday reimposed a narrow gag order barring him from making public comments targeting prosecutors, court staff and potential witnesses.
Christian right cheers new speaker
Progressive faith leaders sound alarm on Johnson’s views.
Termination of Parental Rights
In January 2020, Derek and Drew were removed from Tracy’s care.
Restitution Determination
Phillips appeals from the judgment of the circuit court, entered upon a guilty plea, for theft of moveable property from a person as a party to a crime.
Warrantless Search-Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Bland appeals his judgment of conviction, entered upon guilty pleas, for two counts of possession of a firearm by a felon.
Negligence-Res Ipsa Loquitor
In June 2019, Rembalski entered into a contractual agreement with Plewa to remodel the kitchen and living room of Rembalski’s home.
Class Action-Contract-Arbitration Clause
Pruett filed a class action complaint alleging that WESTconsin Credit Union (WCU) had improperly charged and collected fees from its members.
Evidence to Corroborate Confession
Emanuel Harper appeals his convictions for one count of felon in possession of a firearm and two counts of felony bail jumping. On appeal, Harper contends that the State failed to present sufficient evidence during his jury trial to corroborate his confession to possessing a firearm.
Postconviction Relief- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
According to the criminal complaint, in October 2015, Annie reported to police that Hesser had nonconsensual anal intercourse with her inside her car in a parking lot in Wausau, while their four-month-old daughter was present in the vehicle.
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel-Plain Error-Postconviction Relief
Pickens appeals a judgment, entered upon a jury’s verdicts, convicting him of attempted first-degree intentional homicide, party to a crime of attempted first-degree intentional homicide, and possession of a firearm by a felon.
Trusts and Estates
The Keith M. Kuzelka Trust (the Keith Trust) appeals a judgment that: (1) voided a 2009 deed purporting to transfer real property to Keith Kuzelka and his brother; and (2) reverted ownership of the property to two other trusts that had acquired the property in 1995 by warranty deed.
Redacted Information Under FOIA’s Exemption Provisions
Vidal-Martinez, a non-citizen, faced three arrests for driving under the influence.
Legal News
- 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
- Second defendant convicted in Fond du Lac 2016 firebombing
- ‘Louder than a dog whistle’: Milwaukee protesters clear illegal tents, face no legal consequences
- Redistricting could draw attention to Wisconsin’s Med Mal legal gap
- Disbarred Attorney directly implicates Trump in testimony at hush money trial
- Rural Wisconsin voters face additional hurdles without ballot drop boxes
- Gov. Evers sues Republican legislators
- Man pleads guilty to producing videos depicting monkey torture
WLJ People
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