Recent Articles from Derek Hawkins
Trial is postponed for an Illinois man charged with killing 7 at a Fourth of July parade in 2022
He unleashed a hail of bullets from a rooftop in Highland Park and then fled to the Madison where he contemplated shooting up another parade there.
Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos targeted for recall for not supporting Trump
Backers of former President Donald Trump filed a petition Wednesday seeking to recall Wisconsin Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos from office, citing Vos' opposition to Trump.
Wisconsin sexual abuse case against defrocked Cardinal McCarrick suspended
A Wisconsin judge suspended charges against defrocked Roman Catholic Cardinal Theodore McCarrick.
Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Rusk County District Attorney
The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by District Attorney Ellen Anderson’s resignation.
Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Marinette County, Green County Circuit Court
Two circuit court judge positions are open for application.
Husch Blackwell gives the gift of creativity for 2024
The 2024 calendar features the labor and employment Milwaukee office associates.
Wisconsin judge orders $250,000 bond for New Years fatal hit-and-run suspect
Anyone with information should immediately contact Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s dispatch at 920-929-3390.
NC chief justice turns focus on human trafficking
North Carolina’s senior jurist is helping lead efforts to target human trafficking this month. Thursday will be observed as Human Trafficking Awareness Day by the North Carolina Judicial Branch under a proclamation issued by Chief Justice Paul Newby, a news release says. The event is part of the overall Human Trafficking Awareness Month, which will […]
FBI makes arrests in national Airbnb scam that targeted properties in Wisconsin
The Milwaukee resident allegedly participated in a $8.5 million nationwide Airbnb scam.
United Airlines found loose bolts, other issues on a key part of grounded Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners
United Airlines said Monday it found loose bolts and other “installation issues” on a part of some Boeing 737 Max 9 jets that were inspected after a mid-flight fuselage blowout on a similar Alaska Airlines jet Friday.
Wisconsin Republicans’ medical marijuana plan gets lukewarm reception from Evers, lawmakers
Only the patient and up to three caregivers would be allowed to obtain the medical marijuana.
Newly sworn in, Louisiana’s governor calls for special session to draw new congressional map
In his first hours in office, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry on Monday called a redistricting special session, giving lawmakers the opportunity to draw and replace the state's current congressional map that a federal judge said violates the Voting Rights Act by diluting the power of Black voters.
Legal News
- 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
- 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
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