Recent Articles from Derek Hawkins
Dad who said ‘If I can’t have them neither can you’ pleads guilty to killing 3 kids
A suburban Chicago man who told his estranged wife “If I can’t have them neither can you” pleaded guilty but mentally ill Friday to three counts of first-degree murder for killing their three young children, a prosecutor said.
UPDATED: Ozaukee Sheriff seeks public help with I-43 Mequon shooting investigation
The suspect vehicle involved in the I-43 shooting incident was described by the victim as a white KIA 4 door, unknown model, unknown license plate.
Wisconsin corn mill agrees to pay $1.8 million in penalties after fatal 2017 explosion
A Wisconsin milling company has agreed to pay an additional $1.8 million in penalties after a corn dust explosion that killed five workers and injured more than a dozen others at its Cambria plant in 2017, the federal Labor Department announced on Thursday.
Alleged drunk and harassing former Wisconsin District Attorney loses license for one year
Wisconsin Supreme Court issued a one-year suspension and near $6000 fine Friday.
Victim of MPD excessive force seeks nearly $475,000 in attorney fees
Walker is also seeking an enhanced legal fee of 33.33% (Extra $104,848.18) based on the alleged City’s prior failed attempts to resolve and the Common Council’s purposeful circumvention of settlement in this matter.
Liberals seek ouster from Wisconsin judicial ethics panel of Trump lawyer who advised fake electors
Liberals are calling for former President Donald Trump's Wisconsin lawyer to step down.
What to know about abortion lawsuits being heard in US courts this week
Supreme Court to hear abortion drug case in 2024.
Supreme Court refuses to ban semiautomatic weapons
The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to put on hold a new Illinois law that would ban high-power semiautomatic weapons like the one used in the mass killing of seven people at a 2022 Highland Park 4th of July parade.
Minnesota Lawyer’s Minnesota Icons of 2023
This year marks the third year of honoring Minnesota’s rising stars and business icons together.
Pope, once a victim of AI-generated imagery, calls for treaty to regulate artificial intelligence
Pope Francis on Thursday called for an international treaty to ensure artificial intelligence is developed and used ethically, arguing that the risks of technology lacking human values of compassion, mercy, morality and forgiveness are too great.
Business lobbying group sues Wisconsin Justice Department over open records request
Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce asked the Justice Department in March 2022 for records of communications.
Wisconsin Supreme Court appoints first female ever as Director of State Courts
Judge Audrey K. Skwierawski will be the first woman to serve as Director of State Courts in Wisconsin history.
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
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- 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